American Expedition Vehicles JK DualSport RS Suspension 3.5/4.5 - Manual (Page 12)

10
3. Install driver–side front axle bracket
Position bracket over axle tube as shown (Fig. 21) Use supplied hardware to attach bracket to axle and
tighten to 100 ft/lbs.
100 ft/lbs
Figure 21
4. Reattach track bar
A. Raise the axle until the axle-end of the track bar can be lined up with the uppermost holes in the
new brackets (it may be necessary to pry the brackets apart to allow the track bar to drop in easily.
TIP: We find that using a ratchet strap to move the axle over will help with aligning the holes.
B. Insert original track bar bolt and flag nut through passenger-side front axle brackets and track bar
but do not tighten at this time (refer to Fig. 24).
5. Install sway bar end links
A. Use the factory REAR end links removed earlier or end links with the same overall length as factory
rear JK or JKU end links.
B. For each side attach the upper end stud to the sway bar in the same manner as the original front
links had been (nut on frame side of bar). NOTE: The upper stud has a different thread than the
rest of the M12 fasteners in the suspension—it is a “normal” pitch versus a “fine pitch.” Tighten to
40 ft/lbs. (refer to Fig. 24 for proper orientation.)
C. The lower ends of the links will attach to the inboard side of the new brackets on the axle using the
original hardware. Torque to 40 ft/lbs.