With a 2k budget, from scratch, I'd look at one of the lower level RK lifts. The 2.5'' lift kits would be my pick with 35s.

I wheeled moab with a 2.5 x-factor RK lift and 34" Duratracs. (they call them 35s, but no "35" really is)

So 2.5" is plenty of height for 35s. Of the 2.5'' lifts, I'd look at the Max Travel. Its about $1300, and you can spend the rest on good reliable shocks. (2k budget).

With that start, there is very little you wouldnt be able to do.