Yes all washers and bushings were replaced in the strut, the pothole was so devastating it not only destroyed the strut itself but all the bushings as well. Only half of them were even left when I took it apart, had to take the other side apart first just to figure out how it all went back together lol.

alright I'm gonna give that ball joint a shot. Can it be replaced by itself or do I have to get the whole control arm that goes with it? Jap cars are gay like that sometimes so I wouldn't be surprised.