I've got an old one of these at work and it will make your life easier.lol, my thinking also, I tried to remove one with my impact wrench wouldn't budge
https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DW294-4-Inch-Impact-Wrench/dp/B0009HKLXU/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=3/4+impact+wrench&qid=1638783137&refinements=p_n_power_source_browse-bin:9060579011,p_89EWALT&rnid=2528832011&s=power-hand-tools&sr=1-2#HLCXComparisonWidget_feature_div
Actually the one I have looks heavier duty, must be an industrial model.