Installation – JKS OGS161 User Manual
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JKSOGS161
JKS Front Trackbar Brace Installation
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Installation
1. REMOVE FRONT TRACK BAR
Raise and support vehicle chassis with jack
stands positioned behind the front lower suspen-
sion arm brackets.
Raise and support front axle housing with a hy-
draulic jack just enough to relieve any tension from
the track bar mounting bolts.
Remove front track bar mounting hardware from
axle and chassis brackets per the factory ser-
vice manual instructions for your vehicle. Retain
original hardware and remove front track bar from
vehicle.
Remove steering damper mounting hardware from
the axle housing and tie rod. Remove steering
damper from vehicle and retain original hardware.
Prime entire surface of Trackbar Brace with 3M®
Weldable Corrosion Resistant Coating (or equiva-
lent – must be weldable).
2. PREPARE AXLE FOR WELDING
To ensure a proper fit, clean any dirt, debris or
grease from surface of factory track bar bracket.
Slide Trackbar Brace over factory track bar
bracket as illustrated.
HINT: Trackbar Brace is de-
signed to provide a snug fit and may require some
persuasion to maneuver into position.
With Trackbar Brace in position, insert one M14
x 80mm Bolt (C) into original mounting hole as
illustrated below. Secure bolt with original flag nut
and temporarily tighten to hold the brace securely
to the factory bracket.
To prepare for welding, clearly mark the weld
locations directly on the axle housing as indi-
cated in the following two illustrations.
HINT: A
felt tip marker is useful for marking locations to be
welded.
HINT: Be sure to include area on lower spring mount
where it makes contact with Trackbar Brace. Also include
back side of axle tube where Trackbar Brace wraps under-
neath.
HINT: Include area on vertical upper control arm mount.
Remove Trackbar Brace and thoroughly clean lo-
cations on axle housing marked by an “X” or a “Y”.
HINT: A die grinder with sanding wheel or similar
tool is useful for removing paint from axle housing.
IMPORTANT: The Trackbar Brace must be welded to
bare metal. Remove any paint, rust or other contami-
nants before welding.