the socket is either #6 or #8 12 point internal, i forget. you can buy a cheap set at advance, napa, etc., but they tend to be soft. find the correct size and buy snapon, sk, proto, etc. no craftsman. too much play in the tool. if you waited this long, you can wait a bit for a real tool. get a tube of valve grind compound for traction. put some on the bit and some in the head of the bolt, not much. the grit adds more grip to the tool. you also need to remove the diff mount so you can raise the diff and get more room, the axles are too long if you don't. good luck, chuck.