Some owners claim to fit 33in tires on a stock trooper, no "lift kit" is needed, they gain lift by just crank the torsion bars. I doubt yours is lifted...
The trooper and montero are going to be the best value for your dollar, troopers are going to be a bit more common then the montero. At least that's the case in my neck of the woods. I own a 92 Isuzu trooper with a 5speed transmission. Purchased it in May with 158k and it's now getting close to...
HERES THE ONE I BUILT. IT WAS ABOUT $90 WITH 1 4X8 SHEET OF 3/4" MDF AND HARDWARE. I CAN REMOVE IT IN ABOUT 5 MINUTES. I CAN SEND YOU SPECS IF YOU'D LIKE.