this was suppose to be something easy LOL. I will try it again but those suckers were not going anywhere as they are, heck i even took it off the jack with all bolts loose and front braked that sucker and she did not move (actually kind of glad they didn't now that i think about what could have happened) but i was choked LOL. I don't see how loosening the axle would help if the forks are in-line? those things should just slide up or out, actually they will slide out easier just not up. thanks.