I built this Doodlebug for a MIK challenge several years ago and I was always torn if I had built it too long. I remember when in the middle of the challenge I woke up one morning and said, cut it down but then I convinced myself not to and the build continued.
I should have listened to myself back then and shortened it but after much thought and watching the ridiculous over/under hang of the beast when it ran I finally decided to do it.
This video shows how I chopped out 5" from the middle of the DoodleBigger and now it is more like a DoodleRegular.