Ah yes I see what you mean about the aspect ratio. I need to look up the formula. I just look at other trucks and check the sidewall and rim size. For example: I spied a Toyota Hilux with 15" rims (poked out a little bit. something about backspacing and/or offset that i need to learn more about as well) with 29" tires that looked just right and would suit my needs well.
I agree about the body lift: it just seems like a cop out and a suspension lift is the proper way to go (I can understand the need for both types of lifts, but I don't need both).
I found these!
http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts.as...AFFP&scid=AFFP
Belltech 1" spacers for front, only ones I could find. Everything else seems to be for 97 and earlier. Still 1" isn't much, but do I need new shocks with more than an inch of lift? What about the driveshaft?