what you're looking for is that the bumpstop meets the pad when the tire goes up and doesn't bind the coil. adding more lift won't change that. but it's hard to check travel without the trackbar installed.
crap, that's this weekend!? well, I'm trapped in Michigan until my crowns come in on the 7th. I wonder if I can convince my buddy Mike to break out that smoker he bought and used exactly once.