Hey guys. I'm new here, but hopefully you all can offer me some advice on servicing my Ranger.

I don't do much mechanic work, but I'm handy and want to save some cash. Really looking for an estimate as to if this is doable in a weekend, and what you guys think of spindle lifts.

I had it on a family friend's lift recently for a general check up and thorough coolant flush (original, yikes!). I was able to confirm my suspicions that most of the boots and bushings on the front end are absolute toast, and the ball joints are pretty bad play/slop wise. The shocks are original and shot too. Whole front end squeaks on bumps or while turning.

Details about my truck:
-2001 Ranger XLT
-43k miles
-Stock besides bull bar, fiberglass cap, interior work, audio
-2WD (front coil spring)
​​​​-slightly oversized tires
-3.0 Automatic
-no body rust, but light rust underneath - I'm in rust country
-no major repairs. No accidents.
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My state safety inspection is due at the end of this month, and I would like to look into replacing the suspension components myself, in the driveway, on jack stands, with basic hand tools. I can borrow or buy an inner tie rod tool kit, and I would want to replace the entire lower control arms to avoid pressing the ball joint into a rusted out part.

I have one weekend I can devote fully to the project. These are the parts I would want to replace, and what brand I have picked out.

If it would simplify the job (avoiding disassembly with rusty parts) and not be too much of a hassle, I may want to put on a set of 4 inch front lift spindles and 2" rear lift shackles. It's a 2WD but the ground clearance would be appreciated.

Advance Auto-Parts w/ 15% off of these prices:
-Monroe Gas-Matic shocks front and rear (would need to get 4x4 spec shocks for the rear if I put the lift shackles on) ($110 total)
-MOOG sway bar link kits ($50 total)
-MOOG sway bar mount bushing kit ($20)
-($26 total discount off these prices)

NAPA w/ possibly 20% off of these prices below:
-inner tie rods (NAPA Chassis Parts) ($100 total)
-outer tie rod ends (NAPA Chassis Parts) ($70 total)
​​​-lower control arms with ball joints (NAPA Premium) ($220 total)
-upper control arms with ball joints (NAPA Premium) ($170 total)

If I decide to do it:
wheelsNparts 4" lift spindles and 2" lift shackles ($310 on Amazon)
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So my questions:

Any issues with the parts I picked out?

Is there going to need to be a specific order in which I install the shocks, control arms, and sway bar end links?

Will the spindles just bolt in? I understand the lower control arms will need to be trimmed.

Thanks in advance guys! Really looking forward to hearing your opinions!