Well, after breaking a breaker bar, I got out the old Craftsman pro series 1/2" drive. Using that, an extension so I could reach the bolt and a 4 foot pipe, got em out. Only to realize I am missing page 4 of the install instructions!!! I am trying to puzzle it out, but damn, its not as simple as you would think. He spent some serious time measuring and engineering this thing. Now I am on pause awaiting his email.