2005 FX4 build and suggestions

Hey everyone

I have a 2005 FX4 with alittle over 188k on the odometer.

Well I have big plans for my truck and I was going to just trade it in and getting something with more aftermarket support but after some soul searching I just decided to build exactly what I want and if a upgrade isn't available I'll just have it made or make it myself.
I'm going to be doing this is stages and I'm giving my self a year to complete it by camping season next year.
Stage 1

I plan on replacing all upfront suspension components with MOOG, upper and lower control arms, and tie rod ends.
As far as brakes I'm replacing rotors and pads with a kit from powerstop and I also need new wheel bearings.
My shocks are circling the drain and I'm pretty sure they are still the original shocks from 2005 but more on that later.
I will also be changing all the fluids, and plugs and wires, I also have a problem with my truck not wanting to start when it's damp out so I think my coils are going bad as well.

Stage 2

Now things start to get interesting, I was going to crank the Tbars and just throw on bigger tires but then I got to thinking maybe I should do it right the first time.
So the plan is to do the coil over conversation and replace my shocks then and as far as springs I was thinking about getting 12 inch springs to bring the front end up since I'm going to be replacing the rear leafs with a new set for a Ford explorer Sport Trac to allow for 33 inch tires
As far as lighting I have no direction what way I'm going to go yet, I was thinking about doing a KC light bar up top since you are able to angle the pods, I'm also replacing all bulbs with led including the headlights.
As far as body armor I'm going to be getting a front bumper from Logan metals
And a rear number from a yet to be determined vendor, I do really want to do recessed led aux rear lighting
I also plan on removing the side steps and getting sliders in it's place.

So this is the plan and I'll post pics as I go and I'm open to any suggestions on things I should do differently or things I'm leaving out.

Rough Country now offers a 5-inch lift for the 1998-2011 Ford Ranger 4x4 for $999. Cheaper than the Superlift kit, and an inch taller:

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They even offer a replacement front driveshaft:

https://amzn.to/2QgPGTC

Well that's a game changer for sure. Looks like I'll have to get 17 inch rims to make this work from what I've read.
Any suggestions

I thought that since 2003, all 4x4's came with 12 inch rotors.

Does your truck not already have the 12 inch rotors? 16 inch wheels should clear the 12 inch rotors.

Mine came stock with 15 inch rims and 31 inch tires, so after checking out the rough country lift I think I'll go with the superlift and the coil overs, that way I can keep my current rims

some 15" wheels fit the 12" rotors, need a low backspace. about 3.75
I have 15 x 8 wheels on my 2000 with 12" front rotors.