MTZs are nice. ive only got about 2k miles on them but i imagine there not gonna last too long by how much i drive. but they suree look good. i wont try to talk you out of the BL thing, its all preference. i used to be partial to suspension lifts too till i realized there all expensive for IFS
now i got the ATZ's and they are wearing great w/ proper rotation. I have 25k on them and should easily get another 25k, and I peel out whenever all day everyday haha. to the OP... If you are having trouble just coming up w/ the 4k to pay off the truck, don't you think the 2k for lift/tires (think 3k if you are gettin Mickey's) would be better spent on your future? college? apt starter fund? there will always be lift kits and 35" tires for your truck, and the next one... but there is only one chance to get a head start on a good, and and financially sound future. parents are mean, but wise...
I have a set of 38" MTZ and ive had a set of 35 and 37 Baja Claws and they wear great! As for the body lift , i dont know why u dont like em
sorry for the bad news bro but the mud grapplers dont last long lol Leo (OgTerror) has a brand new set sitting at his house for the snow, he doesnt use them daily because they are extremely loud and they wear out really fast but they are awesome for grip and wheeling
i have kuhmo Mud terrain tires and i have about 10k miles on them now with still oer 90% thread left on them, BFG tires are also good....just gotta keep researching