I did the math and went Magnusson.
That said if this blows up I'll look at a 6.4.
Dropping 35k for a motor and worrying abought premium fuel is a little ass backwards.
Ok back when I got my spacers for my “lift” I read some folks recommended replacing the factory LCA with the slightly longer arms from the Mopar 2” lift kit.
So I did. Trucks had those for 3 years and 22k miles. Driven and tracked great.
I opted for the AEV 2.5” lift kit and they use the...
The 8 speed is one of the best transmitions around.
3.6 is a great motor, little long in the tooth but still a great motor. It's not the power house of a v8 nor up to todays standard and I'm sure will get supplanted some time in the future w a turbo v4/hybrid or the I6 hurricane. But those...
You can buy springs direct from most the lift companies; claton, synergy metacloak, AEV ect.
I would look at who is closest to your lift and payload and call them for a set.
You COULD also buy the diesel kit springs for the 2" lift, those are pretty cheep vs aftermarket.
Maybe just do Max tow springs for you use? Could do the rears only see if that gave you what your after.
If it’s more “support” after you could add summo springs or air bags.
But I bet max tow springs would give ya what you want.
There are trails north and south of town, so really most places will be a drive of some sort.
Sunsets Of Moab is a small (guys back yard) with 5 spots, it's nice. I stayed there last year, will again. It's off the free way a ways and quiet with great views. BUT it's not an RV park +- to that...