I'm so close guys! After working for hours and hours, to remove this engine(for DOHC swap), I finally have a problem i cannot figure out.

The driveshaft bolts that go into the differential, have been removed, so everything behind the driveshaft center bearing, is hanging down.

However. I CANNOT pull the DS from the back of the tranny. I have pulled, and pulled, and it won't budge an INCH.

I already have the center bearing coupler removed, so all that's stopping me, is the inability to pull it from the trans.

Would I be able to pull the DS out with the engine? Any tips? Tried it in neutral/1st/ everything.

Any help is appreciated.