the dreaded.... LIFT QUESTIONS!

I see this is a pretty common thread discussion but I'll ask it again anyway.

Just recently I heard an awful rattle in the rear of the truck, to my surprise i found that about half of a leaf on BOTH sides of the truck was broken and was just banging everything it could reach.

256k miles, I guess it is time...
So needless to say I'm now in the market for some upgrade rear leaf springs, rear shocks, and while I'm doing that I would of course do the front as well... RIGHT?? Right.
Not looking for anything crazy lifted because rarely will this truck see off road but it does see plenty of snow and pothole filled roads that could actually be comparable to off road driving.(thanks Ohio...)
I would say I'm looking for mid range price because I'm not cheap with myself but I also don't want to break the bank on something that is going to rust out anyways.
Anything else I should consider doing while I am doing these repairs/modifications?
The truck is a early 1997 ext cab, 2.7, manual trans, 4x4. Oh and it's green if that matters.

Suggestions? Comments? Advice? Banter?

Oh and this is my first real question post so HELLO TW!

 

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