Welcome to the forum.
I'd suggest that you keep up with the recommended maintenance schedule found in your owner's manual.
Along with that, make sure your tires are properly inflated, that you change the air filter and cabin filter routinely and just take good care of it while you own it.
I have always used the Rough Country puck level kits and never felt they impacted the ride or steering of my 2500 trucks.
For a 1500 some adjustable struts might be a good way to go. The Bilstein 5100 shocks, while more expensive than a puck lift, are quite popular and will give you some level of adjustment, from 0" to 2.0", that allows for a custom level that fits your needs.
Congrats on the new (to you) truck.