There has been threads before on here about the different lifts, there is a difference between lifts and how your truck will handle after the lift. Skyjacker is on one end with a very soft ride cornering will suffer a little, while at the other end would be rough country with a very stiff ride with stiffness all around.
It depends on personal taste and what the truck will be used for. There are several in between that offer great ride and responsiveness, like I always tell someone looking at lift kits, the more homework you do the better you will like your purchase.
Rancho makes a nice all around lift that is not too expensive, I have used rough country and skyjacker, and a couple of others over the years, I have always went for what the vehicle was going to be used for though.
Your wheel hopping issue, have you checked to see if your springs are wrapping up or if your bushings for the springs are worn out ? It could be the shocks, usually unless you have crazy horse power you don't get wheel hop unless something is worn out.
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