dossler, all i did for the torsion twist was twist it 2", regardless of if the brush guard was there or not. it settled to 1 1/2" then i twisted again until the final settled height was 2". the shackles did 1 3/4 inches and then the add a leaf was 1/2-1/3 inch, so the rear is a little heigher than the front. the 31" tires have no rubbing whatsoever, even with full compression. funny you should mention 2wd offroading, because friday night i went out and my four wheel drive is busted, so i went 2wd in mud and sand. the all terrains handle super well when i aired em down to 20psi. went through stuff i didn't think i could make. unfortunately, my front bumper didn't like the experience, and my piaa fog lights got busted up and the bottom plastic air damn is not there anymore. yet again the brush guard saved my front end. also the front hitch that i have is super tough and yanking people out and getting yanked out myself. great tow point. hope that helps you out. if not, ask away