2003 Wrangler Sport, 4.5" RE Lift, 33" BFG KM2's and a never ending wish list by jeepinjeffrey

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I had a problem with the set of MTR's that were on the project Jeep I bought. The Jeep was prefect after I got the factory control arm mounts all welded back up and everything hooked up for about 3 weeks and then got some severe death wobble. I went though and did a dry steering test and replaced everything that had even the slightest play. It helped a bit but still would shimmy if I was lucky enough to not go into all out death wobble. Some one suggest swapping my tires over so i did and instantly it was all gone! I had already had it aligned and the tires rotated and balanced so I took it back to my tire shop and they said the center seam of the tires was coming apart. I worked with Good year and finally got them to warranty them and prorate the tread towards a set of new tires. Since I knew I was going to be selling that Jeep I paid the difference to get them on a 16" to fit my rims and then got my 35's I wanted for less then 70% off! I wont lie it was hard to leave the KM2s behind but I couldn't pass up the deal and especially when I has my change to get my 35's since my Axle swap was all done.

Took the Tires out in the snow to test them out and man they are beasts in the snow!

4-8-2016

I decided since I already had my rear air locker and compressor that I would add an air tank to air up tires over my electric compressor. I tried using the ARB compressor for my locker as well as tires but it did not have the CFM to keep up with 35's. After lots of research I decided to go with the York AC compressor route. I found an old York 210 compressor in a local salvage yard out of a 78 Thunderbird that I pulled. 

I then went with Off Road Only TJ York bracket http://www.offroadonly.com/catalog.1...roducts_id=286 Its an awesome design and fit perfectly 

Relocated the alternator and installed the new idler pully 

I also had to install a new Serpentine Clutch to run with the factory belt system. 

I found one online for a good deal and got it all put on nice and easy.

Then routed up the new belt and we were good to go!

Ran the new belt and walah!