Vrod if it doesn't matter to you don't sweat it running the boards long. The picture is of an original troop seat. No mods, other than maybe one board was replaced on both of the seats. I would however lengthen your legs for your seats. If someone sits back there and you hit a bump, well they maybe on their arse. The factory legs tuck back to the corner of the bed and bedside, that way they can't really move anywhere.