What brands do you guys favor and why. What should I look for and look out
for?

I've been looking around online and have seen some by known companies like
Rough Country and Rockfather.
Just looking for the voices of experience. There are a zillion options for
other manufacturers.

The last vehicle I had that I lifted was a Chevy PU.
It was a three inch lift and it was also "Back in the day'
Things have changed quite a bit since then.

Kate