axel wont come off?

the easiest way to remove the axle is with proper maintanence... being well greased with good seals, it should only take a good tug and slide right out.

agreed 100% i added a zirk fitting to my rear carrier and when i went to put the lonestar in my stock axle fell right out, my daughter could have revomed it.
 
just put it like on top of the carrier, drill a hole, and you can usually get self-tapping zerks to make it really easy.