I would try just raising the car on jacks first to see how the car will look raised and work out how much lift you want.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&item=110958846882 Your buds on a the 4x4 forum might have the answer. You mentioned lift kit?
coilovers dude !! i had mine jacked up when in had cusco coilys.. or get rid of the vomit spec front bar !
Coilovers, or, take the engine out, they seem to run pretty high in the front without that weight in it o0