2001 QX4 front end/suspension overhaul

[AJRK]

I'm about to order parts on rock auto to get my Q running the way it should again. My list so far:

Front Struts
Strut Bearings
Rear Shocks
Ball Joints
Front Lower Control Arms
Front Axle assembly

Now for the questions... I will be putting KYB shocks and struts on the car, but for the ball joints and control arms do I need to go with MOOG or can I get by with Raybestos or another brand?

If I use MOOG ball joints can I use Raybestos control arms?

Do any of these control arms come with the ball joints already?

Do I have to buy 2 separate bearing/mounting kits for the struts or does 1 kit have the parts for both?

Am I forgetting anything else that needs to be done?

Thanks for any help!

[Brute 03]

The control arms I got from Rock Auto came with ball joints. This weekend I'm gearing up to replace my bushings with polys because the rubber ones seem to be wearing out way too fast

[Pathfound49]

Stay away from the kyb gr-2 shocks and get the gas adjust shocks. Well worth the bump in cost.

I have no experience with the struts so no comment there.