How easy is it to remove/reduce a significant lift?

Good call. Find a truck that's closer to what you actually want instead.

 

I've found my 235/70/15 on the Ranger XLT parts getter cost more than the same size
16 inch tires in several different brands.
So look for one that already has 16's on it.

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Huh, most of the ones I am looking at end up being about 80-100 bucks more expensive per tire when you keep roughly the same dimensions but go to a 16" rim instead of a 15.

I dont mind eventually getting other rims, but having to do so immediately due to bald tires and no availability was definitaly not something I was interested in. That plus removing half the lift was a bit much to do right off the hop.

Currently looking at a blue f150 1995 extended cab shortbox with 240km on a 302 5 speed for a thousand bucks less, old retired guy's disability cant use the manual anymore. Might be a better place to start.

 

Bought it! see if i can post pics soon.