I used a kit with mine that had a pocket below the deck, and it worked fine. You can't use the little faceplate outer trim though. Other that that it works great.

91 SR5 Xtra Cab, 298000km, 4" lift, 56" rear springs, 33-12.5R15 BFG Mud-Terran T/A KM2.....and an '85 axle still waiting to go in.