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JKSOGS161

JKS Front Trackbar Brace Installation

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Installation

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1. REMOVE FRONT TRACK BAR

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Raise and support vehicle chassis with jack

stands positioned behind the front lower suspen-

sion arm brackets.

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Raise and support front axle housing with a hy-

draulic jack just enough to relieve any tension from

the track bar mounting bolts.

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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.

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Remove steering damper mounting hardware from

the axle housing and tie rod. Remove steering

damper from vehicle and retain original hardware.

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Prime entire surface of Trackbar Brace with 3M®

Weldable Corrosion Resistant Coating (or equiva-

lent – must be weldable).

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2. PREPARE AXLE FOR WELDING

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To ensure a proper fit, clean any dirt, debris or

grease from surface of factory track bar bracket.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.