Welcome to from Delaware!! I'd say if you want to lift/and run larger tires and stay a bit cheap w/ not having to regear... at least not up front.. then I would say run the 6.5" w/ 33's.. You'll loose a little bit of pep.. but won't be hugely noticeable and you'll still be more then satisfied with that setup... at least long enough that you could save up for regear.. I ran a 6.5" lift on my 98 w/ 33's on stock gearing for over 3 years, and never had any issues getting down the highway, or even shooting across a highway daily.. never had any issues with her getting out of her own way... Wasn't the most ideal setup. but worked just fine.. I will certainly say if you can swing it... definitely make sure you run the LA setup over a short arm setup...