Peter, great to see you back in the posts,


Oh try to fit 44s under the Ranger! .

30/9.50s don't buy BFG ats. there are better buys out there. Michelins, Goodyear take your pick. I think 130 is a good price range for tires in the 30/31 range.
get good shocks too, Rancho, Bilstein, Procomp(for price).
Don't crank the torsion bar and skip the body lift, save for a suspension lift and you will be happier- poorer but happier. If you save for a suspension lift hold off on buying shocks. 31s work with lower suspension lifts and you can go bigger after the 31s wear down.
Did all this info help you decide?