Splitting front dif to drop oil pan? 2014 1500 4x4

[cwalker12]

I know that everyone recommends dropping to dif to get the oil pan out on the 4x4 models....but has anyone just pulled the axel and split the dif. I looks like if I can get that passanger side housing off the dif I should have enough room to drop the pan. splitting the dif is as simple as taking 4 bolts out. From what I can see on youtube that piece of the dif should just slide off and back on without any issue (vid link below, watch from :30 - 1:30).
Has anyone tried this before? Am I seeing clearance were there is no clearance? Is the pan gonna get hung up on something Im just not seeing?

Dodge Front Axle Repair and Replacement, Rick Roods Transmission

Welcome to Rick Roods Transmission!For our first tutorial we've got the 2012 and up 1/2 dodge front axle repair and replacement as Bruce Rood shows in the vi...

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[OC455]

Maybe check this out before tearing apart your front differential....

2011 Ram 1500 Oil Pan Removal without an Engine Hoist

Removal of oil pan from a 2011 Ram 1500 4x4 with 5.7L Hemi Engine.0:00 Intro0:32 Steps of the Job1:58 Removal of the Crossmember2:35 Front Differential Bolts...

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[cbt1976]

Did you split the difference to replace the pan? I am replacing my oil pan soon just checking to see if it worked out.

 

[zachmckinney98]

I haven't tried that but I know the transmission is what stopped me from getting my pan out.
Got to remove 1 motor mount bolt and lift 1 side of the engine up. Pain in the butt.
I'd like to know if that would work for future reference.

 

[DILLIGAF]

A 6" lift kit makes oil pan removal a breeze