JKS OGS161 - Manual (Page 2)

JKSOGS161 JKS Front Trackbar Brace Installation 2 Page
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.