lift kit

So after much research I'm leaning hard towards the Rough Country 2.5" lift. Working on a budget because I'm going to have to buy new tires soon too. I've seen all the recommendations about the JBA control arms and making alignment easier. How bad is it without them? Like my alignment guy...

Howdy , the only "leveling" kit i could find is a front and rear 2 in kit. i recently put rear air overload bags on and it raised the rear by 1 to 2.5 inches and i would basically like to split the difference or go for the lower , i feel like lifting the front by 1 inch would make it look...

spent a few hours last night installing new shocks/struts, rough country lift, spacers, new tires, and some hammering/trimming to the inner fenders last night. Rough Country 2.5-2" lift: SKU687 Rancho 9000xl strut shock Rancho 9000xl shocks 265/50R20 Nitto Terra Grappler G2 1.25" hub-centric...