2nd gen LBJ and LCA bushing swap

2011 - 4wd w/ BDS 7" and 100k miles

I have narrowed down the source of my creaky suspension to my LCA bushings and possibly my LBJs. I'm trying to compare a few different ways of tackling this, and looking for any advice.

1. Purchase fully assembled OEM arms for a full car payment
2. Purchase fully assembled Moog, beck Arnley, or Dorman arms for half a car payment
3. Go the itemized route and have more control over parts, but would also end up being a full payment. I would take the LCA to a local shop and have the bushings and LBJ pressed. I've got time, so I'm only looking at cost here.
- Siberian PU bushings, very limited PU options
- beck Arnley LBJs, made in Japan

Is it worth just forking out the OEM money? Are the PU bushings worth it? I know the beef with Moog on the first gens, and I can imagine Dorman could be shit.

TIA

 

When the time comes for me, I’m just going to replace with the OEM LCA. OR.....if I’m in the mood at the time, Total Chaos stock length lowers.

 

$3000 is just too much. I've already spent about $5000 in the last couple years beefing up the BDS kit. But man I would if I could!

I'm really considering OEM. Just wondering if there's a benefit of PU over rubber bushings, and if the non-OEM options are worth it. Hoping someone with a bracket lift has some experience with this and the effects on stock and after market LBJs/bushings.