Insert pry bar, pop flanges out. It takes 2 seconds. You won't break anything. I'd be happy to do it for you if you want.

The hard part is finding 6 bolt VLSD stubs. You can't use the 6 bolts shafts out of your open diff.

I would suggest finding 5 bolt axles. It's going to be easier. You could probably get brand new/remanned ones from autozone.