Good to hear its in!
I guess its not much help to you now, but heres the ratchet I bought specifically for this job:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3-8-FLEX-...oAAOSw-vlVnd9B
I am amazed you got the top bolts off with extensions! From how close the transmission tunnel hugs the trans I would think that would be a huge effort!