I like lifted trucks, 4x2 or 4x4, if I could lift mine easily and cheaply I would do it. Now that I got mine level, I may throw on a body lift just to fit bigger tires. That's my idea of a cheap lift....

 

actually most of the high dollar desert rigs are 2wd. why are you STILL trying to buy crap from airbagit? if you live next to a shop give them a couple uniballs, 10 foot stick of 1 1/2" .120 wall tubing and 4 poly bushings and tell them to bend up some upper control arms.....way cheaper and easier. As far as 4 wheel drive.....the only 2 options you guys have right now are SAS or extended width. your not going to be able to keep your width and go higher. sorry. 2wd we are still pretty much endless in possibilities. just waiting for the time and money for ppl to get going.

and for the tie rod. the only way your going to be able to correct it. is to drill the spindle open with a reamer so its no longer "V" tapered. than get a female heims joint with high misalignment spacers and youve just gained like 15-25 degrees on travel with that tie rod