2tr-fe flex plate bolts 2007 AUTOMATIC

What is the secret to getting these flexplate bolts out as far as small extension/socket/low profile ratchet. I’ve got them coming out but a lot of busted nuckles. I’m holding ratchet on lower crank while trying to hold and bust free from access plate. I even switched to quarter inch drive on the flexplate side due to lack of room and it really did not help much. Just an odd weird tight spot. I think what I should’ve done, was one ahead and pulled the radiator fan and shroud, and put my socket and ratchet on the lower crank boat and strapped it or jammed it against the frame .Not worried bout getting them out as I almost have the rest out it’s more of getting them back in and tight if anyone has any tips or tricks that have been through and done this
2007 AUTO