Front Diff drain plug

[XxMagpulxX]

So, after the re-gear, I was told to change the diff fluid after 500 miles. Got the rear done quickly. Then moved onto the front.
I successfully stripped out the allen head on the drain plug and its still not loose. I have soaked it in WD-40 and ordered a new
plug. Any ideas on how to loosen that bitch so I can get it out?

 

[Lord Humongous]

You'll need an extractor to get it out.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002SRG66/?tag=tacoma3g-20
You can try a chisle or cutting a notch in with an angle grinder but personally I'd just get the extractor set. They come in handy.

You're not the first to strip that front diff drain plug and you wont be the last.

 

[XxMagpulxX]

Thanks!! I actually just saw a video on youtube where a couple of guys actually welded the hex bit to the drain plug and it came right out. They think that since it got hot from the spot welds that helped. Sooooo, since I happen to have an extra hex bit, Im going to take it to my buddys shop and have him do the same thing.
I guess the lesson to be learned here is that if you cant get it out, heat it up a little with a butane torch, then try again. I will let you guys know how it works out.

Here is the video....

Original link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFnOejt3VIU&t=215s