Thanks for the input Kyle. Leaning towards the 245/75R16's at this point. Might purchase one tire to test fitment after I install the JBA top plate, JBA 3/8" clevis spacer and an additional Mopar upper rear isolator. I'll test it lock to lock fully extended, static and compressed and adjust/trim/message as necessary. I'll be running my smaller studded snows until Spring, so I have plenty of time to make sure I do it right.
This is bringing back a lot of memories for me. Last time I did this was back in the 80's with my 1980 Datsun 720 4x4 pickup truck. Took a 2" body lift and a fair amount of trimming and hammering for me to clear a nice set of larger very aggressive directional tread mud tires. That was an independent torsion bar front suspension. Luckily, in-between then and now my 4x4's have had frames and straight front axles. Don't get me wrong though, I'm really enjoying my little libby.