My apologies. I have the 2.3/MT - so I get the 4.7 gear ratio in the Squatch included in my build. The autos would not.
The 4.7 will help spin up the larger tires. Worse gas mileage (very slight) due to higher revs at highway speeds (like 1-200 RPMs).
For your purposes, you can probably...
I don't believe a lift is required (desired, perhaps). There is another bump stop to limit travel on the full Squatch - and the crash bar removal you note.
But I think you could get by with larger tires/different offset wheels alone.
Someone smarter than I can correct me.
My dealer called me yesterday and said my Bronco was in Chicago on its way to Portland. So someone knows how to track it.
Coincidentally, he said the first mannequin coming to his dealership was on the same train.
Got a notification mine was "In Production" July 23 (after having a July 22 blend date).
Got my "Your Bronco is built" email today - with an estimated arrival in Oregon of between August 21 and 25. That's a long time!