I'd say the truck in stock for is what you want but it sounds like it has SLS so there is a bit of a reliability worry with the bags blowing out.
Based on everything else it sounds like a 2" OME HD lift with bilstien shocks (though i like the feel of the matching ome shocks) and some 265/75-16 AT tires and you are goodd to go.
for the winch don't cheap out on the junk winch just don't. the factory winch tray is not just slapped together and is fairly bad ass in its quality construction with sweet recovery points. Though I admit its pricey its a damn good solution. especailly for some one in your situation.
Other than that if you can learn to drive the truck you will not need much more.
peep expeditionexchange.com for the springs and shocks and other useful information.
Based on everything else it sounds like a 2" OME HD lift with bilstien shocks (though i like the feel of the matching ome shocks) and some 265/75-16 AT tires and you are goodd to go.
for the winch don't cheap out on the junk winch just don't. the factory winch tray is not just slapped together and is fairly bad ass in its quality construction with sweet recovery points. Though I admit its pricey its a damn good solution. especailly for some one in your situation.
Other than that if you can learn to drive the truck you will not need much more.
peep expeditionexchange.com for the springs and shocks and other useful information.