Think it is more the profile of the rim than the backspacing. There are several 15" that touch the caliper,had a stock XJ wheel that only touched at the butt weld. If it had not been such a pain/costly to swap out I would have gone 16" after seeing how close the soft 8 fit.
Before you drain fluid make certain that the fill plug in transfer case can be removed. Be easy with the trans pan too,it is made of light material,only use "Right Stuff" or "permatex" to reseal pan. Gasket not recommended.
Rebuild the front shaft,replace the U-joints in rear shaft. Check/replace front hubs-While you are there check CV axles,bearings and seals. Might as well go on and add a lift as the springs and shocks are wore plum out,ball joints too. Brake pads and rotors,upper A-arms,won't hurt either. Once...
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