I added Pro-Comp add-a-leaves to my '85--it did the trick and didn't affect the ride much at all. They're single leaves that go just above the overload leaf in the pack. Very budget-oriented, simple and effective and installation isn't bad for a beginner wrench monkey like me.
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Lift-Kit...c=1&t_s=399&t_pt=5488&t_pl=1853&t_pn=EXP13120
I think I did have to pick up some longer U-bolts--I couldn't quite get the nuts on the original ones. I probably didn't have the center pin bolt tight enough though.
The 4runner fender cuts are quite a bit higher in the front, so even brand new, the stance is not much different than yours in the pic. That bike is pulling up the front a bit though, it appears.
X2--really nice 4runner. If you want to really freshen up the look, sand and wash the wheels, mask off the lug nuts, valve stems & hubs and fog the wheels with some Rustoleum aluminum metallic or chrome finish spray paint, using some paper between the rim and tire to keep it off the rubber. I did that on Dad's '84 Tercel--made it look like it was right from the showroom again.
I found this cutout from a 1985 National Geographic (I wish I'd taken better care of it and not stuffed it in my backpack to show off at school). You can see the original high-nose stance, inspired from the baja pre-runners with the high-cut front fenders to accommodate the front wheel travel. 4Runner means "pre-runner with 4wd". If you want to stay true to the 4runner heritage, keep the back end lowwww.
Eric