JKS OGS115 - Manual

JKSOGS115 JKS Mini Skid Installation Page 1
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Product: Mini Skids ™
Part Number: JKSOGS115
Welcome
CONGRATULATIONS on purchasing a set of new
MiniSkids from JKS Manufacturing. We are committed
to providing you with the best products available and
your satisfaction is our first priority.
PLEASE READ these instructions carefully, as they
contain important installation information.
Important
NOT COMPATIBLE WITH Original Equipment sus-
pension arms.
FOR BEST RESULTS, install this product before
damage occurs to the suspension arm brackets.
If damage already exists, the deformed brackets
can often be straightened as long as damage is
not too severe.
Tools Required
 Metric/Standard Socket Wrench Set
 Torque Wrench
 Tape Measure
 Hammer
 Sanding Wheel (or similar tool for removing paint and
debris from axle)
 Grinding Wheel (or similar tool for grinding away tack
welds) *
 Welding Equipment
 Satin Black Spray Paint
 Factory Service Manual (recommended)
* Asterisk denotes tools that are not required for some applica-
tions. Thoroughly read instructions first to determine which tools
will be required for your application.
Installation
‰ 1. PREPARE FRONT AXLE
 Remove the lower suspension arm from axle
bracket to prepare for welding.
 Temporarily position MiniSkid on front axle so that
“wings” align with bottom edges of axle bracket
and “tab” aligns with axle tube.
 Note where MiniSkid will be welded to axle. If
suspension arm brackets have been damaged or
deformed, hammer back into shape until a maxi-
mum gap of 1/8” exists between edges of bracket
and MiniSkid.
 Completely remove any paint, rust, or other debris
from the suspension arm bracket and axle tube
where MiniSkid will be welded.
HINT: A sanding wheel, disc sander, or similar tool
is useful for paint removal.
‰ 2. WELD MINI SKID PLATE TO AXLE
 Reposition MiniSkid on front axle and tack weld
“wings” to bottom edges of suspension arm brack-
et. Check for 1/8” gap between edges of bracket
and MiniSkid and adjust if necessary.
HINT: A hammer may be used for minor gap ad-
justments. For larger adjustments, grind away tack
welds and reposition MiniSkid.
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