[DeTomaso] Tricks for removing driveshafts?

[Charles McCall]

Hi all,
 
I've disconnected the driveshaft from the ZF and from the wheel. It's
completely loose. 
 
The driveshaft is sort of bone-shaped - skinny in the middle and lumps on
each end. The lumps won't fit through the hole - it interferes with the
exhaust. 
 
I've disconnected the muffler hanger from the exhaust to see if the exhaust
pipe would drop down a little, but it would appear to be pretty well held in
place. 
 
Anybody have any little tricks to remove this puppy without either enlarging
the hole that goes from the engine bay to the wheel well, or disconnecting
the exhaust? 
 
Thank you!