Wellcome to "TheWire"!
I'm originally from Lowsyville. Back in the 70s you could go back into Ft Knox north of Salt River. Good Mud tires and a winch would have been handy. I'm sure that area is closed nowadays. Not many places to go in KY except private property. Still good mud tires is your 1 st up grade. Fro ground clearance I'd say t bar crank and rear spring upgrade. A body lift isn't gonna do much for you but open up more problems.

dave h.
'89 Raider V6 5spd;Aisin Hubs;; Gen2 LS: frt. brakes, rear coils;U.C.arms;R.trailing arms;idler arm; rear LSD axle w.disc brakes ;2 battery system for Dog's fan; relocated ECU; custom bumpers;J.Baker receiver;Conferr roofrack; t-bar crank.