No one says you have to go big. I want to clear 35" tires with no addition of a BL, which requires a greater suspension lift. My big thing is that I would rather not replace the components of the IFS system regularly, especially when it comes to wheeling. Most go for a SOA in the rear, which that alone will add probably near 4" in the rear (new perch, etc.). Then, to match, and get an acceptable rake, 10" Coilovers (maybe 12" depending on setup) are pretty popular under the front. Some do radius arms like I am doing, and what Calmini offers, others do leaf springs like midget did. The important thing, is that the solid axle up front gives you an opportunity to customize the height as you wish. You don't have to run 35" tires, you could stick with 33" tires. But, it offers beefy steering components, true lockers, and more flex. I never thought the X road that well when driving anyways, so I doubt that the solid axle will make it feel that much different as far as comfort. You can make it as simple as you want (Calmini kit), or as unique as you want (midget's ride). You don't have to SOA in the rear, you can keep the rear the same, and just run spacers in the back axle, with a Wagoneer D44 up front as the Calmini kit calls for. You can take the measurements for what you want, and you can run shorter coilovers.
The possibilities are kind of endless. You dream it, it can be built.