Want to add 35s but keep JLU nonRubi suspension stock

[makeitright]

I am new to the whole Jeep life. I have been doing research and things are mixed about putting 35s on a stock JLU nonRubicon Wrangler. I saw videos from a dealership putting 35s on a stock JLU sport w/out lift, but they swapped the fender flares with a Rubicon. I am thinking of doing the same but with the Rough Country high clearance fender flares. Should I go aftermarket fender flares route, the Rubicon fender swapped, or keep it stock and trim the fenders and take out the inside fenders? I am only going to do light to moderate off road. When I move back to Cali, I plan to hit the Oceano dunes in which I will do a 2 inch lift with either the RC, Mopar, Rancho, or Bilstein lift kits when I have the money. Right now, I would like to put 17x9 rims and 35s. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

 

[RESURECTIONJK]

Everything RC makes is garbage and you will be buying a second set shortly after… I’d run some Rubicon flares and separate the lower half with a rugged ridge kit and call it a day. Money well spent and you won’t get screwed buying garbage.

 

[OverlanderJK]

My tip, don’t move back to California. This place sucks.

 

[makeitright]

Everything RC makes is garbage and you will be buying a second set shortly after… I’d run some Rubicon flares and separate the lower half with a rugged ridge kit and call it a day. Money well spent and you won’t get screwed buying garbage.

Where can I get some Rubi flare takeoffs?

 

[RESURECTIONJK]

Where can I get some Rubi flare takeoffs?

I’d just look around local jeep groups. Facebook. Marketplace. Craigslist etc. Call around to some offroad shops. You’ll find some I’m sure.

 

[Disciple Off Road]

If you don’t want to mess with the fenders, you can do a fairly budget friendly 2.5” lift with shock extensions to get you running 35’s comfortably. We just installed an EVO 2.5” Element lift (with shock extensions) on a JL Sahara, 35’s and KMC wheels. Drives really nice and no clearance issues.

EDIT: just realized you want to keep
The suspension stock lol

 

[makeitright]

Finally, I got 35s on my Willys with stock suspension on Pro Comp 97 series wheels 17 in. 4.25 be safe and -18 offset. However, I later changed the wheels to a 17x10 with -24 offset. I added 2.5 spacer lift kit to it.

 

[makeitright]

If you don’t want to mess with the fenders, you can do a fairly budget friendly 2.5” lift with shock extensions to get you running 35’s comfortably. We just installed an EVO 2.5” Element lift (with shock extensions) on a JL Sahara, 35’s and KMC wheels. Drives really nice and no clearance issues.

EDIT: just realized you want to keep
The suspension stock lol

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I later went that route. It looks so much better with the 2.5 inch lift.