Humbly, i think the best suggestion i can give you is to start with a very clear and concise plan. Under stand what your truck needs are, budget your project money, arrange a time line, and build appropriately within these constraints. This will help keep you from getting lost through your build which leads to wasted time, effort, and a lot of money. In the end you will be happier with your rig, it will last longer, and you will have less regrets about the build direction. But ultimately have fun with it!
Welcome to the board pops70.
-steve