It's not mentioned in this write-up but I think it would be usefull, you mention the rear strut is past the hole for the bolt, but you don't mention the front being past the hole. I had this problem so I had to come up with a solution, the rear may be fixed with the same solution, I didn't try it there
If the strut in the front is too far below the two bolt holes then jack up the hub assembly until there isn't any stress on the front sway bar and unbolt it. Then lower the hub assembly to the right height. After the two bolts are in jack it back up and reinstall the front sway bar.