how to increase ground clearance and other cheap mods

[exsport1211]

i drive an 02 sport with tt and shackles.im ordering a set of 265/75r16 treadwright guard dog mud terrains.im look for any mods to help with ground clearance other then a bL.im thinkin about trimming the plastic behind the rear wheel flush with the bumper and trimming my front bumper like johnstone's trac. i was also thinking about removing the plastic cladding on the sides under the doors to see whats under there since im goin to be building sliders eventually.im stealing gmanpaints idea for rocklights and using walmart foglights at $15 a pair.any other mods that i can do for offroading are welcome

 

[gavin]

the only way to increase ground clearance is with larger tires

a body lift itself doesn't increase ground clearance... it allows you to put on bigger tires which increase the ground clearance :

short of a body lift, TT/AAL, and/or suspension lift, there are no other options.

Well, unless you want to either cut the fenders to smithereens or get some fiberglass bulged fenders.