Thats what I did with my fenders also. I figured if I slotted them I'd have more options for clearance and to either have that dropped look if I wanted or the standard ride height. The needle nose sounds like it will be a fun project to finish out the winter with. I'll have to watch for this build.
What happened to SnP's sellers forum? I'm wanting some more things from him? Maybe I should just give John a call and see if he's still in the fender business cause I'd like a set of single fenders for a pusher axle on my truck.