How about you just remove the front fenders entirely. They're just for looks, anyhow....
I would not weld up a D35 and expect it to hold up. If you have the D44A, you might get away with it. Either way, start looking for D44 from a '97+ Wrangler TJ.
Make friends with people who have lots of tools!
Oh- and you may find it easier (maybe even better) to run 33x10.5" tires (BFG makes this size), or those too-cool 34x10.5 Swamper LTBs
I would not weld up a D35 and expect it to hold up. If you have the D44A, you might get away with it. Either way, start looking for D44 from a '97+ Wrangler TJ.
Make friends with people who have lots of tools!
Oh- and you may find it easier (maybe even better) to run 33x10.5" tires (BFG makes this size), or those too-cool 34x10.5 Swamper LTBs