I've cut out the template for the profile design, I used a couple sheets of 4 x 8 x 1/8 Luan that I got from a big box store for $10.00 per sheet. This will only be used as a pattern / template for the build. Since the profile is 4 x 8 I had to attached the two sheets together and I did this by butting them end to end and taking another piece of Luan that I cut  to 18 in x 4 feet and glued it to the 2 pieces and let it set over night to dry. Then I laid my paper template I got from Lil Bear ( Grant Whipp) over the top of the Luan then traced it with a Sharpie and then cut it out with a jig saw.
 I've gathered most of my information from the Teardrop forum, it has a wealth of information and some very nice and knowledgeable builders that are always willing to provide advice and encouragement. For more detailed information on the actual construction process I purchased the manual from Steve Frederick, it is a little pricey but well worth the money in my opinion, especially since I'm a first time builder, the more I read through the manual the more sense his building method makes and I will be less likely to make costly mistakes.

The axle was ordered yesterday, it is a Dexter 3500 lbs, 74 inch hub to hub with 6 lug with a 5.5 pattern with electric brakes and the springs derated to 1500 lbs to soften the ride a bit. Next step after I get the axle is to change out the wheel studs on the axle to fit the 16.5 wheel lug nuts of the Toyota 4-runner wheels.