I'm fully linked on 80 axles so I don't even know how much lift I have lol. Bottom of my frame rail is at 23".
I completely agree. I hate driving like that too. I don't daily my 40, I have a commuter for that.
I feel there is a pretty good split, though. I've gotten my cruiser up to 95MPH very comfortably. Cruises at 85 all day. I'm not very stock though.
I know of plenty of guys on 40" + tires that highway a lot. It just takes a little more horsepower and good suspension geometry.