Sorry for the delay, got to busy on the weekend to take a look. I'm hoping its just a dry drop links as I really don't want to pull the struts. It was a pain the first time.
This weekend I should be able to make it happen and post my findings.

 

at this point, my hope is for thrust washers(?) and graphite grease. or ear plugs.

 

mine turned out to be worn bushings in lower control arm