JKS 9100 - Manual

JKS9100 JKS Switchblade Swaybar Installation Page 1
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Product: Switchblade™ Swaybar System
Part Number: JKS9100
Applications: Wrangler TJ, 1997-06 (front)
Welcome
CONGRATULATIONS on purchasing a SwitchBlade™
Swaybar System from JKS Manufacturing. We are commit-
ted to providing you with the best products available and
your satisfaction is our first priority.
PLEASE READ these Installation Instructions carefully,
and save them for future reference, as they contain impor-
tant installation and maintenance information.
WE WELCOME your feedback regarding these Installation
Instructions and appreciate any suggestions you may have
to improve this document for other users.
Important
TUBULAR FRONT CROSSMEMBER must be intact and
free of damage in order to install this product.
CHECK BUMPER COMPATIBILITY before installing. It
may be necessary to modify or replace front bumper
to ensure proper clearance for this product.
STEERING STOP ADJUSTMENTS may be necessary to
prevent interference between tires and blade arms at
full steering lock.
Tools Required
 Metric/Standard Socket Wrench Set
 Torque Wrench
 3/8” Allen Head Socket
 3/4” & 14mm Open End Wrenches
 Tie Rod End Remover *
 Long Philips Screwdriver
 Tape Measure
 Angle Measuring Tool
 Soft Mallet & Block of Wood *
(for seating bushings into crossmember)
 Silicone Lubricant
 Blue RTV Silicone Gasket Maker
 Medium Strength Threadlocker
 Hammer & 3/16” Pin Punch
(for driving 1/4” Dowel Pin into Indexing Head)
 Die Grinder with Sanding or Grinding Wheel *
(or equivalent tool for removing debris from
crossmember)
 Metal Cutting Tool *
(such as die grinder with cutting wheel or metal cutting
saw for cutting connecting rod and to clearance front
bumper)
 Bolt Cutting Tool * (such as metal band saw or
equivalent tool for cutting bumper mounting bolts)
 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.
517-278-1226 • [email protected] • www.jksmfg.com
491 W. Garfield Avenue, Coldwater, MI 49036