That’s because rough country only makes a 2.5in. @Fordrangerlifts.com is who you want to contact for a true 3inch level kit. Everything has been perfect with mine.
4x2 with some aggressive tires. Haven’t been stuck yet but also haven’t really “off road” in mud. I’m sure it would get stuck. I made the same choice, 4x2 Lariat.
I have, they are right in the middle. Not the best but not the worst. You can’t stomp on the pedal in the rain. You have to ease into it and she holds.
I’m running 285/70/17 on stock sport wheels with a 3” level lift from @Fordrangerlifts.com i didn’t want to remove crash bar so some 1/4” spacers did the trick. If you get the right offset you should be good. Guess the question is what’s the best offset....