Jeremy, from what I hear (based on TDR posts) another thing that greatly improves the ride on our trucks is the Skyjacker front springs. They make them with a 1" lift or a 2. 5" lift and level the truck up to boot. Those can be had through Summit Racing for $141 ea. or from a variety of other sources as well.
I plan on getting the 2. 5" springs to go with my Ranchos. In fact am waiting to get the springs before I put the Rancho's on because I sized the Ranchos witht the 2. 5" lift in mind.
Even if I couldn't improve the ride I still wouldn't trade that front solid axle D60 for anything.
Ken