88-surf

hey guys iv got a 1988 toyota hilux surf. thats what they call them here in new zealand. i don't really care about looks i just want it to be able to pull a trailer and go off road with my friends. its got rear leaf spring and front torstion bars.iv herd that independant is not good for offroading?. i was looking for a leaf spring front end of a hilux to do a leaf spring conversion.but iv seen many people with torsion bar independant suspension what would be the way to go?.and how would i make it so the wheels stick ferther outside the truck because they likes to tip aparrently. the rear leafs have just about had it its got about a inch of clarense left.so im looking at buying new rear leafs for it thats why i am looking at lifting it at the same time.i am also having trouble finding a good color to paint it so far everyone think that red body with black canopy will be the way to go?. thanx guys/girls