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JKSOGS161JKS Front Trackbar Brace Installation

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INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

Product: Front Trackbar Brace

Part Number: JKSOGS161

Applications: Jeep Wrangler JK, 2007+ (front)

Welcome

CONGRATULATIONS on purchasing a new Front Trackbar

Brace from JKS Manufacturing. We are committed to

providing you with the best products available and your

satisfaction is our rst priority.

PLEASE READ these Installation Instructions carefully,

and save them for future reference, as they contain impor-

tant installation and maintenance information.

Important

INSTALLATION REQUIRES WELDING by a qualied

welder or metal fabricator.

JKS ADJUSTABLE TRACKBAR IS REQUIRED if exist-

ing track bar interferes with steering damper.

Tools Required

 Hydraulic Floor Jack & Jack Stands

 Metric/Standard Socket Wrench Set

 Black Felt Tip Marker (or equivalent)

 Torque Wrench

 Die Grinder with Sanding Wheel

(or equivalent tool for removing paint)

 Welding Equipment

 Weldable Corrosion Resistant Coating,

 3M® PN 05917 (or equivalent)

 Satin Black Spray Paint

 Anti-Seize Lubricant *

 Factory Service Manual (recommended)

* Asterisk denotes tools that are not required for some applica-

tions. Thoroughly read instructions rst to determine which tools

will be required for your application.

Parts

Description Part# QTY

Front Trackbar Brace 03030 1

Steel Sleeve 123 1

M14 x 80mm Bolt 11113290 2

9/16 SAE Washer W96S 3

M14 Nylock Nut 11129042 1

Stabilizer Stud 103031 1

7/16” Fender Washer 33010 1

7/16” Locking Nut 37306 1

5/8” Poly Bushing 2611 1

517-278-1226 • tech@jksmfg.com • www.jksmfg.com

491 W. Gareld Avenue, Coldwater, MI 49036

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Product: Front Trackbar Brace Part Number: JKSOGS161 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Applications: Jeep Wrangler JK, 2007+ (front) 517-278-1226 • tech@jksmfg.com • www.jksmfg.com 491 W. Garfield Avenue, Coldwater, MI 49036 Parts Welcome CONGRATULATIONS on purchasing a new Front Trackbar Brace from JKS Manufacturing. We are committed to providing you with the best products available and your satisfaction is our first priority.
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and temporarily tighten to hold the brace securely to the factory bracket. Installation 1. REMOVE FRONT TRACK BAR Raise and support vehicle chassis with jack stands positioned behind the front lower suspension arm brackets. Raise and support front axle housing with a hydraulic jack just enough to relieve any tension from the track bar mounting bolts. To prepare for welding, clearly mark the weld locations directly on the axle housing as indicated in the following two illustrations.
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3. WELD TRACKBAR BRACE TO AXLE HOUSING With all indicated surfaces prepped for welding, reposition Trackbar Brace on axle housing. Reinstall the M14 x 80mm Bolt (C) and original flag nut to secure the brace in position. Tack weld Trackbar Brace to axle in the exact sequence indicated below. IMPORTANT: Avoid overheating axle tube and rubber bushing in vertical upper control arm mount by welding a small section and allowing the surface to cool off regularly.
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4. REINSTALL FRONT TRACK BAR 5. Apply anti-seize lubricant to bolt threads of track bar mounting hardware.