Ball joint recommendations ? Please

[67c10rustbuket]

Here's the specs first:

1967 C10 Short box (was og 283 3ott, now '97 vortec 5.7/4L60E)
stock suspension (control arms etc unmolested)
Soon to be 3.5/5 static drop.

I already have some 2.5 drop spindles from Brothers that are Western chassis for the 73+ HD 1.25 " rotors, I understand I need the ball joints and outer tie rods for the spindle year so any recommendations for a ball joint other than MOOG ? After some research they seem to be the best but $200 for 4 ball joints is stretching my wallet at the moment.

Anyone using joints from Auto Zone, Oreilley, Brothers, Etc ? looking for a good quality without breaking the bank. Or do you recommend sucking it up and just going with MOOG?

Which brings me to a little complaint: why does everyone have to brand their ball joints? why can't they just state the brand like years ago? Obviously Auto Zone and Brothers aren't manufacturing the ball joints in the back of the store and I want to know who is the real Manufacturer when comparing prices.

Thanks for your help/advice !