Thanks, Sal. I've had the concern about going too high on IFS before because of the CV stress. I think I'll pull the trigger on the RC lift and see how it feels. As far as armor goes, I've got the T-case and fuel tank skids on already and they aren't the plastic ones I like the belly guard and cut bumper you've got on your ride. I think I'll look into some rock skis under the rocker panels and maybe visit Doc's shop and see what he can do as far as bumpers go. The pics of Don's unfortunate wreck have sold me on Doc's workmanship.