Front end squeak/xreas replacement

[Silverlmtd]

so I have a had an extremely annoying pass front squeak I thought it was worn control arm bushings..just replaced the upper and lower control arm bushings and still squeaks..disconnected the sway bar and still squeaks..at this point there's really nothing left other than the front struts that can be making the noise. it has xreas so I obviously need to change rear shocks when I do struts. I am gonna do 5100s in front but am looking for a cheaper option in rear. suggestions?? it had factory rear air bags, I made a rear coil conversion with new moog coils and toytec rear spacer. The front has new moog v8 coils and toytec 3" spacer setup. I am buying new tires within a week or so and am also torn on size.. My question is 265 70 or 285 70s, the 285s seem a bit big with my current setup and rub pretty bad. so will 5100s at the top setting provide more clearance than my current setup or less, and if not is a 1.5 body lift the cheapest solution to clear 285/70s?? I was running 255 75 17 bfgs on trd wheels the second pic is 285s(bald just for test fitting) and my new fuel wheels

Help me decide on tire size and rear shocks..I am all over the board. lol

 

[super-secret]

does it squeak when you rock it side to side?

 

[Silverlmtd]

does it squeak when you rock it side to side?

it's on any suspension compression..it's up and down more than anything. you can just push down hard on the pass fender it squeaks.

 

[super-secret]

my xreas did the same thing. top nut on the shock was loose.

 

[Silverlmtd]

interesting I will check that thanks...suppose it doesn't matter too much now took the plunge in some 5100s all around. waiting on those and new tires