The spline in the center is stripped in my front drive shaft. I can grab half in each hand and turn them. It won't compress enough to get the u joints out of the cradle or the rear flange off the transfer case. I pryed with a crowbar on the front but it only compresses about an 1/8". I would like to get it out without cutting it in half so I can make sure I get the correct replacement at a junk yard. Any ideas? No 4WD in the winter sucks!