Thanks guys for the ideas. I never thought about welding the nut or even removing the wheel wells. That should give me a better look at them to decide what to do. Why does all this seem to happen in 20 degree wether in Wisconsin!! ROFL. I will post conquer or fail when I can get to it!!

 

I have learned, the truck will give you a hell of a job, AS SOON AS THE TEMPERATURE DROPS, just because it wants to see how much you care for it lol.