If the trim is in good shape consider keeping it! It's super expensive and really sets the truck off when it is cleaned up and shines. Plus the holes have to be welded in. Check out the last 2 pages of my build and you will see what a difference it makes. Plus everyone else has done the shaved look, why not be different! The springs being cut will give you the look, but the ride will be bad. The heat weakens the springs and makes them bounce really bad. If you could cut them with a waterjet then it would be ok, but otherwise hold out for some drop springs on Craigslist!! I am assuming military convoy. Thank you for serving our country!!