User Manual

JKSOGS960 /JKSOGS962
JKS Steering Brace System Installation
6 Page
 7. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER
The following steps are general tment suggestions only.
The actual installation procedure will depend on the
bumper-to-chassis mounting conguration.
Fabrication is required for most applications, and should
only be performed by a qualied metal fabricator or welder.
When installed correctly, the front bumper will be SE-
CURELY attached to the Outer Chassis Plate so that any
winch loading is transferred to the chassis rails and large
tubular support member that spans them.
OPTION 1
Bolt-On Mounting Bracket
Choose this option if the front bumper will t the rein-
forced chassis without interference.
Install the front bumper with the mounting bracket posi-
tioned outboard of the Outer Chassis Plate (A). Use the
new bumper mounting holes located at the front of the
chassis plate – see illustration below. If necessary, re-drill
any mounting holes or trim Chassis Plate to t.
OPTION 2
Modify Bumber Bracket
Choose this option if the front bumper will not t the
reinforced chassis.
Modify the bumper mounting bracket to accommodate the
additional 3/16” thickness of the Outer Chassis Plate (A).
Install the front bumper with the mounting bracket posi-
tioned outboard of the Outer Chassis Plate. Use the new
bumper mounting holes located at the front of the chas-
sis plate. If necessary, re-drill any mounting holes or trim
Chassis Plate to t.
OPTION 1
Bolt-On Mounting Bracket
Choose this option if modication of bumper mounting
bracket is not possible, or ineffective.
Before installing Outer Chassis Plate (A), cut in half as
indicated in the illustration and discard the front portion.
Install the rear portion of chassis plate as instructed. Mount
bumper to original mounting holes in chassis. If necessary,
re-drill any mounting holes or trim Chassis Plate to t.
Front Portion Rear Portion
Cut
Line
Maintenance
Check Steering Gear Mounting Bolt (D) torque specica-
tions regularly.
©2013 JKS Manufacturing, Inc & Aftermarketing, LLC
Revision Date 11/1/2013