Being a 2wd you do not have t-bars. Have you considered dropping the rear with a shackle rather than lifting the front? It would be easier to do and would not require an alignment once it was done. If you are set on lifting the front then your cheapest option would be to use a spacer or lift springs. However, if you go above 2" your geometry will be way off and you will being going through a lot of ball joints. No matter what you do, you will definitely need an alignment to correct the positive camber.

 

 

No worries and towing would be a priority for me too. Rough country makes good stuff for these trucks that I wouldn't hesitate to run. Even if you only go up 2" you will want an alignment or you will need new tires before too long.

 

Spring blocks or lift springs are going to ride stiffer than stock. spindle lift keeps the stock ride and geometry. And is by far the best option. For 2wd.

 

That "rake look", is necessary for payload carrying, and handling.

But, if looking like a broken toy with backend dragging is what you rather, go for it. Fools destroy their trucks every day, because in their ignorance they think it looks cool to do so. It looks stupid.

 

If I had a 2wd I would throw on lowering shackles in the rear and air bags for any kind of towing. I wouldn't call that ruining a truck but that's just me.

The only reason I didn't mention spindles is because he wanted the least expensive option but it is by far the best option for lifting a 2wd.

 

I saw that, But there is really no options for what he said he wanted to do. Don't change the geometry and keep stock ride. In the long run cheep aint cheap.