[Waggoner5]

I started to cut the body down the center and section it so evrything would fit, but didn't for many reasons. I thought it out, drew it out, etc. and given the look afterwards, and the overwhelming amount of work, it was just not in the cards. Amongst other issues, the drivetrain tunnel would end up being double the height of the stock one and I want the space. I really like the larger fenders, and keep in mind that this was mocked up with roughly 6" of lift and 39" tires. The width of the fenders looked miniscule with this combo. I want the truck to have the look that Toyota would have given it if they had done this in the first place. I want to be able to run the more hardcore runs that I can't run in my wagons because of body size, but still am not going beat on it so having the fenders almost covering the tires shouldn't be an issue. I also want to be able to drive across country with the AC on to get to the wheeling spots if I want. Maybe it won't be as hardcore as this forum suggests, but as all the trucks/cars I have built, I will go for a kind of a restmod look, not an all out rock climber look. I guess the truck that gives me inspiration is Rob Rutledge's truck. The only thing I am not hot on is the Black plastic rear fender extension. Mine will look similar in design, but will be tubing/sheetmetal and tied into the rest of the armor. I appreciate the comments. Keep them coming.