2.5" alignment. Will I be in spec?

So I'm gonna be pulling the trigger on a lift for my DCSB 4x4 TRD offroad within the next few weeks. Gunna go with 5100's up front with ome 885's with a 1/4" driver side spacer and a wheelers 1.5" AAL or possibly a block. And 265/75-16 duractracs..Only lookin for ~2.5" up front with a near level rear. I'd like to stay away from uca's but I'll put $$$ aside Incase I have to have them. That being said

1. I'd like to hear your experiences with having an alignment at 2.5" lift without uca's maybe a before and after if this applies to u

2. If I do need uca's, are the LR uca's reliable? I've heard some bad things about the rubber tearing. But I've also heard that they've since updated them to make them more durable.( I don't do any crazy wheeling just the occasional dirt roads to a fishing spot.)

3. where is the cheapest site to build my own kit? I've been browsing wheelers offroad.com, they seem reasonable but if love to save as much as possible

Thanks guys! Pics of your lift would be appreciated