Alternatives to KYB?

Do you mean the Universal Sway Bar Bushings? Forgive my newb-ness, I'm not well versed in suspension.

My issue is mostly potholes and speedbumps so I'm looking at exactly the same fix.

He's talking about the bushings that go into your Upper Control Arms (top A arm) and connect to the body. The offset bushings are rubber and give you a bit more caster IIRC.