[Nick_R_23]

I think my advice in this case, if the truck is truly in mint condition and you got a great deal like you say, would be to keep it intact, sell it for a profit, and use the money (or trade your truck!) for a Crew Cab SRW 4x4 truck, which would bring you much closer to your intended goal.

This way, you would eliminate the hassle of trying to work around the 2WD system to get a lift to work, with a 4x4 chassis the kits are plentiful to get it sitting as high as you desire. This will also retain value with the truck in the future if/when you decide to sell it. 2WD is desirable in a dually tow rig, not at all on a lifted truck. 4x4 will be more beneficial to you.