Thanks guys. I actually used my dremel to get that stuff out of there and then just began tapping light with my 6lb sledge and it worked itself in. Put everything back together and it's nice a secure. I'm doing the tie rods next, I didn't have them on hand. After that i will be time for an alignment.

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