OK, so I got my engine out on Tuesday, but was in a really bad mood so I didn't post the updates...
I started first thing by going to Kragen's Auto Parts and getting the proper 30mm axle nut socket. $17 dollars later, the axles are out.
The magic socket:
After the axles were out, I hooked up the cherry picker and proceded to undo the engine mounts. As I was lowering the engine down to the ground, it kept getting caught on something and was getting stuck all crooked.
After some fanagling, I was able to drop it out nice and smooth. I just had to sit up on the fire wall between the engine compartment and the trunk and pull the engine over towards the left while I dropped it down.
