One of the next steps in my DIY progression will be the LCA's. The dealership alerted me to the state of the bushings (@ 100k miles). Although they marked it as "Urgent," I've decided that it can wait until I notice it affecting driveability. This will also give me time to learn what I need to get the job done. I've done a far amount of reading/YT videos, but still have questions:

1 - If I replace the whole arm (simpler), is there an aftermarket brand that will be as good or better than OEM? I've heard Mevotech Supreme are good and Rockauto also has Moog.

2 - To follow in the DIY spirit, I'm tempted to keep the arm and just replace the bushings with oem bushings (unless there are better aftermarket - let me know?) and press them in. I've only seen the large diameter bushing replaced - shouldn't both be replaced? And can I leave the old ball joint unless it is also worn out?

3 - Assuming I decide to just do the bushings, any recommendations for an affordable/decent kit to press out the old and in the new? I'm assuming I would have to do both of the bushings?

4 - If I keep the arm and press in new bushings, do I still need an alignment?

Edit: 5 - While I'm at it, I think replacing the sway bar bushings and end links makes sense, yes? Any other tips??