1st gen 3.4, 4WD - 3" lift?

I am in the process of removing a drop bracket, and would like to hear opinions on the best lift for my rig.

I have an ARB front bumper, with a winch. Prefer to net 2.5"-3" overall. One thing that has remained the constant, is that 4cyl, or rigs without a bumper or winch will net different lifts due to weight.

I am already rewelding the crossmember so I can run "stockish" stuff, now the only question left, is the lift.

I've been reading for a week on different lifts, Bilstein, ToyTec, Eibach, OME, etc, but I just can't find a clear cut answer.

So .... with a front bumper and winch, what lift do I need to net 2.5"-3" over stock so I can run 255's?

Not looking to do mid, or long travel.

Pics of truck for those that may ask.

 

Cheap Amazon 3" spacer lift and 285s. Been thru a level-most difficult rock trail, there and back many times. Held up and nets the 3" but I haven't had the chance to put a winch on yet tho.