After more web searching, cost calculations and learning I'll be receiving more money back this tax season than originally thought, I've decided to go less piece-meal on the suspension. For roughly the same money as my previous plans, I can obtain a complete 3+" lift from
Rusty's. I'm currently searching reviews, but the lift I'm looking at is more complete, including brake lines, all 8 control arms, sway bar discos and front trac-bar. This will allow me to do the lift in 1 day, as opposed to waiting for all of the parts to arrive separately.
I've also decided against replacing the bumpers until they are in need due to damage. I will still add the winch bracket and most likely
Kevins radiator support. A rear tire carrier similar to
this slick design on a WJ should fill my needs. As mentioned earlier that this will not be a trail machine, but rather a travel and camping truck. Add a through the bumper receiver for ground clearance(the factory and aftermarket hitches do seem to hang rather low) and all should be golden.
As soon as it warms up, or I have time to slip it into the shop at work, I'll begin the slow process of going over all the stock components to assure an easier workload once my lift arrives.