Update fellas, I couldn't leave it alone, sorry
@RustyRatRod . So here's what I did, I have a couple of old (read good) Craftsman tire tools (my dad called them spoons) that are unbreakable. I got a piece of 4ft long iron pipe and slipped over the tire tool and pried, got a cramp in my back and bent the k-frame, but it's out. It should have never taken that much, I'm a pretty healthy 50yr old. The right side pretty much slipped right out. So what caused the bind I wonder? The LCA was not hooked to anything. At least it's out and I can continue.
@rustycowll69 It's never taken more than few good taps with a ball peen and a removal tool. Thanks for giving me an idea what I can use my old t-bars for!