Michael White of Barnyard Customs (
www.builtbybyc.com) makes a raised crossmember for these trucks. I think he said it goes for $350. he also makes tubular control arms, upper and lower, that come with new ball joints. With the crossmember, he says you can lay the frame flat with 20s. Add 3" drop spindles, and you can tuck 22s no problem. And, you don't raise the motor. This would give you ample room to perform your body drop, and still retain the stock hood.