Demon Clone Project

I've only had bits of time for the project. Too much landscaping etc. I did get it almost sandblasted (rain stalled me). I built a pto driven compressor for my tractor, teed with my shop unit and the blasting goes MUCH faster.

Now I'm working on wheel & tire fitment and tubbing. After much obsession, I decided to go big - 20" rims, low and tucked. I have not yet seen a Duster or Demon on 20s. I borrowed a 20" truck wheel with 275/45/20 and was captivated by the test look so my mind was made up. I'll step down a little to 275/40 since I'm tight on the quarter front and back. Many will hate the big wheels but so be it.

The first pic is crammed down as far as it goes with the original wheelwell. Then I got out the plasma cutter. I want the wheel out as far as possible so the whole inner well had to go. As you can see I took it out in pieces to save the brace pieces. Theres some under there you can't see until you get cutting.

On the inside you can see before and after removing the folding seat support, and trunk support, and the tire resting on the metal that was attached to the well seam.

The last pic is in that position from the outside. It has about 7 1/2" ground clearance to the rear frame. I'd love to make that the final ride height but am not sure if that's enough ground clearance. I'm also not sure how much room I need for suspension travel. Maybe 3"? Hoping some who know will chime in here.

Perhaps a new thread with those questions is in order.