Ha great info guys! Thanks for all the great suggestions. I think I definitely know where to come when I start getting myself in over my head.
I'm not totally sold on the 38" tires, so no worries there, and definitely don't want to bastardize the existing lines of the VX that much.
Basically my inspiration and general feel I was going for was the Top Gear Hilux that they took to the North Pole
A list of mods that they did for that one is available on the website that did the mod, so that's where I got the idea of 38" tires. Essentially my biggest thing is I like the big tire look, but also want to keep the wheel wells matching the curvature of the tire, and I also like the look of the flared fenders.
Since the Hilux isn't even sold here, I've fallen into a mini-crush on the similar lines of the VX.
Anyway, although I may be a novice at this 4x4 thing, I figure I gotta start somewhere and have always enjoyed jumping in with both feet.
I'll keep you guys posted every step of the way, and appreciate all the help!
-M