Here's some pics of one trimmed out like I was thinking. Disregard the bumper though
![Cheesy :D](https://board.marlincrawler.com/Smileys/marlin/grin.gif)
I will build something that fits a tad bit closer to the body.
![](http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w262/SI-chevyman/040508_171100.jpg)
![](http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w262/SI-chevyman/040508_171201.jpg)
![](http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w262/SI-chevyman/040508_171300.jpg)
What do you think?? Worth the extra bit of clearance between the tire and the tailgate? How would you build a bumper to fit that area knowing that the tailgate will stick down several inches?