I decided to try my method with the bearing splitter on the bottom race/ bearing, and had good luck with both, I was able to straighten the grease caps using a large socket, and drill out the busted zerk. They are fully dissembled and ready for me to order new bearings and races, but we all know what next week is, so there might be another delay.
I am good with that, I just feel relieved that these finally came apart with a minimum of damage.