Personally I would go with a ranch 4'' kit and put a 35 on it for your usage. The rancho is a great kit and looks like the sturdiest kit I have researched. The sub-link componets are reinforced and the 4'' lift keeps all your CV angles at stock settings. The 35's will have what I would consider a "proper" amount of clearance to them. I would prefer 35's on just a level, but 35's on a 4'' lift is the best way to go. Plus if you go off road a 4'' will give you more than enough flex to clear those tires without rubbing. If you do go with a 6'' kit make sure to get a high performance one. Fabtech and BDS are two that come to mind for me. But like I said I would go with the 4'' rancho lift w/skid plate and put some 35x12.5x17 tires on it.

 

i was actually looking at 3" spindles and shackles with 2" spacers in the front, and possibly 2" blocks in the back if i decide to retain the factory rear-high stance. since it's lifting everything up in one piece it should also retain factory suspension settings. think id' have any problems with this setup since i never do any serious off-roading? it ends up being about half the price of the rancho kit and 1/4th the price of most 6" kits.

either that or ill get 33x12s with just the spacers in the front and get a 4x4 later for some serious lift. right now i have the stock 17s which i believe are on 30s. least thats what my tape measure says

 

The rough country lift might be the way to go. You can get it in a 4'' or 5'' kit for around 1100 and that is with the shocks included. I believe that they also make a 6'' lift for close to the same price. I believe creative offroad has that kit and is running 35's and it looks pretty good. If you are just staying on the pavement or doing some minor-moderate off roading then the rough country lift will be more than adaquate for your needs. It will ride right about the same as stock as far as feeling. The Rancho is obviously the cream of the crop, but it is not necessary for your needs. The rancho is great for off roading and will actually improve your ride above the stock ride standards. That is the kit that I would go for if I was going to get 35's, but rough country would top my list if I didn't have $1800. lol In a couple of years, when my current 33 A/T's wear out, I plan on doing a 3'' level key with an AAD in the rear and a PA 3'' BL on my truck. With this and possibly some minor trimming I will be putting 37x13.5x17 DC FCII's on DC1 rims. It is going to be sweet.

 

I have been throwing the idea around as well for a lift and think i will just save up the grand to get the rancho quick lift and 35's will already be on it with the level and then be set since i dont do that serious of off roading but still do a good amount and i like the lift kit better than a BL since it actually improves ground clearance

 

Everybody is forgetting that you have a 2WD. No cv angles to worry about. So go 6in no problem. Spindle lift should be fairly cheap. I've seen some for around $800.

 

yep just a 2WD. 3" spindles, 3" shackles, and 2" coil spacers would run me about $360 all together. another $70 if i choose to add the 2" blocks in the rear. either way i gain 5" which should be more than enough to run 35s. my only concern is be able to run 35s safely. hearing some stuff on other forums about even 35s being too big for my IFS

 

Your IFS will be fine with 35's. I'm running the Rough Country 6" system and I love it. It's only $900 w/ shocks.

 

did you regear too or are you still on the stock gears? if you have the 4.7, did you notice any major loss in acceleration? not many of us 2WD'ers on here with lifts...

 

Sometimes I wish I just happened to get a 2wd since the lifts are so much cheaper. But I'm in seattle now so I'm gonna need some 4wd.

 

thats funny cuz ive been kicking myself in the *** for not getting the 4wd lol