Lil billy, I'm in the same boat. I too have a lot of questions. One quick suggestion will be the battery moved to the back. Also, i don't have much either which is why i try to ask as many questions as possible. Changing up the rear suspension will be the solution i would suggest. have you thought about baggin the truck? Try calling some suspension manufacturers and get their opinion. most of them have been a great resource for me. Also check out this guys truck.
http://images.google.com/imgres?img...ls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26sa%3DG

I know it's not the same year, but close. point is there is a lot of potential with your truck. Just take it one bolt at a time!! Good Luck!!