There is probably a 1/2 inch clearance.. it’s a little easier to see in the new picture.. I think it fits just right... and you are right... with the rubicon you should have more room because your fenders sit higher.
Keep in mind the AFE set up is stainless steel... by the time you purchase the supplies and pay a shop to bend and weld it you most likely will be close to if not over the price... I just picked up this exhaust (AFE rock basher 3” stainless steel) on sale for $293.99 and free shipping.
Yeah fit is great. Factory fog lights swapped right over.... And my tires Don’t rub like they did on the stock bumper. The only thing I didn’t count on was the license plate had no where to mount so I had to buy the holder separately. If you are in a state that does not require a front tag...