Is there any reason not to remove and recycle the kick panels in the footwells? They seem to only reduce the space of an already cramped area on both sides. Am I missing something? I’d post a pic for clarity, but I can’t.

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2005 limited, tinted, OME lift, falken wildpeak 245/75-16, Suncoast, Transgo, Chevy fan+clutch, 195° Kap Stat Mod, Derale tranny cooler, Provent, Stage 2 tune, EGRdelete, Cat delete, Group65 batt, V6 airbox, tow brakes, switchblade key, DIY roof rack, DIY Front bumper,
Future; rear bumper, true tracs, tank fuel pump, webasto heater, 5sp manual

They are there mostly to protect all the wiring harness from catching on your feet/shoes so I wouldn't. A foot catching/pushing on a wire bundle may cause a break in the wire or one of the many ground wires for the BCM to break loose and then you'll be chasing your tail for days trying to solve a problem.

just my

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05 CRD; Rebuilt top end w/ARP studs, EGR delete, SEGR, HD cooling fan, Samco hoses, in tank pump, JBA coil overs & control arms, KK clevis fork, 1/2" cradle drop, 1/4" motor mount lift, WJ rear upper trilink w/WW mount, WJ lower control arms, 4:10 gear, front/rear air lockers, ARB bumper, Rock Lizard sliders/roof rack, Mod T-stat

Not really any wires on the passenger side, few on driver but they tucked up high.
Mostly that side is super tight already so removing gives a little more space. I’ll try without and see if any ill effects

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2005 limited, tinted, OME lift, falken wildpeak 245/75-16, Suncoast, Transgo, Chevy fan+clutch, 195° Kap Stat Mod, Derale tranny cooler, Provent, Stage 2 tune, EGRdelete, Cat delete, Group65 batt, V6 airbox, tow brakes, switchblade key, DIY roof rack, DIY Front bumper,
Future; rear bumper, true tracs, tank fuel pump, webasto heater, 5sp manual