Thanks for the help guys.
I used a 1/4 to 3/8" piece to spread the strut and hammered like hell from underneath and the strut came out.
Tried to use ratchet straps and a jack to position the strut but whole vehicle lifted up.. Looked closely and Id overextended the gearbox side CV joint of the driveshaft. I was like sh*****t!
After getting out the strut I jacked up the hub till driveshaft was level, then rotated the disc till the joint popped in slightly then pushed it home.
Lessons learned now.