Lower control arm options

[Blackpony]

I took the front suspension apart today to replace the bushings and ball joints. The uppers went just fine but the lowers are a different story. It seems that after the bushings were installed some sort of machine has bent a lip over so that the bushing cannot come out. I have tried pressing them with no luck. So I am looking at just buying new ones ready to install. The best deal I have found is with rock auto but they are going to be the same price as a set of tubular aftermarket ones. What are you guys thoughts on stamped steel arms vs tubular? I am looking at the djm 3" drop arms right now but having a hard time spending that kind of cash... Any suggestions are appreciated!
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