JKS 9100 User Manual

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JKS9100

JKS Switchblade Swaybar Installation

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Rotate the Blade Arms (A & B) up and down while

checking for sufficient clearance between the

Indexing Head and the front bumper, as illustrated

below.

If Indexing Head interferes with bumper, it will be

necessary to clearance the bumper until the Index-

ing Head can rotate without interference.

HINT: A

die grinder with metal cutting wheel or similar tool

is useful for removing material from the bumper.

Remove only as much material as is necessary

and use caution to avoid compromising structural

integrity.

11. RE-INSTALL FRONT BUmPER

Re-install the front valence on the chassis, if

equipped.

Slide your front bumper into its mounting position

on the chassis.

Apply a drop of medium strength thread locking

compound to the tip of “short” bumper bolts (from

step 9).

Re-install the mounting hardware that secures the

bumper to the chassis.

Using a torque wrench, tighten bolts that secure

bumper to chassis to 80 ft-lbs. (or whatever the

original bumper manufacturer recommends).

Reconnect any auxiliary driving/fog lamps mount-

ed to bumper, if equipped.

12. ADJUST STEERING STOPS (OPTIONAL)

One of the most common issues that Wrangler TJ owners

face when running oversized tires is interference between

the tires and front swaybar or control arms at full steering

lock. Oftentimes the issue is ignored without any serious

consequences; the tires may rub through the paint to ex-

pose bare metal, but no real damage is done. But for those

who want to address the issue, there is a simple and easy

solution.

Inspect the front steering knuckles near the lower

ball joints and you will notice a small bolt threaded

into a welded nut (arrow). This is the factory steer-

ing stop adjuster.

The head of this bolt limits steering by contacting the cor-

responding steering stop on the axle at full steering lock.

To adjust the steering limits, you can shim the steering stop

adjuster bolt using ordinary flat washers.

Simply remove the adjuster bolt with welded nut

from the steering knuckle.

Once removed, place a 7/16” or 3/8” flat washer

on the bolt and re-install the part on the steer-

ing knuckle.

HINT: To reduce tire rubbing when

turning left, you’ll need to adjust the steering stop

on the right knuckle. And to reduce rubbing when

turning right, you’ll adjust the steering stop on the

left knuckle.

You may need to install multiple washers if inter-

ference still occurs. For most applications, one to

three washers per side will suffice.

Just remember that your turning radius will decrease slight-

ly with each washer added. And on some applications, it is

not possible to completely eliminate interference.

Revision Date 10/30/2013