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INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
517-278-1226 • [email protected] • www.jksmfg.com
491 W. Gareld Avenue, Coldwater, MI 49036
Product: Quicker Disconnects™
Part Number: JKS2000 - JKS2001 - JKS2002
Welcome
CONGRATULATIONS on purchasing a set of new
Quicker Disconnects™ from JKS Manufacturing. We
are committed to providing you with the best products
available and your satisfaction is our rst priority.
PLEASE READ these Installation Instructions carefully, and save them for future reference, as they contain
important installation and maintenance information.
Important
NOT COMPATIBLE WITH aftermarket swaybars. Install
product with Original Equipment swaybar only.
SOME VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE extended front brake
hoses or other modications to compensate for additional suspension travel.
NEVER DISCONNECT swaybar when operating vehicle
on public roads.
WHEN DISCONNECTED, swaybar must be secured to
prevent interference with other suspension components or axle.
Tools Required
Metric/Standard Socket Wrench Set
(17mm and 3/4” sockets)
Torque Wrench
Tie Rod End Remover *
6mm Allen Head Socket
6mm Allen Wrench
1/4" Allen Wrench *
15/16” Open-End Wrench
#1 Philips Screwdriver or Small Punch
F” Drill Bit (0.257” equiv.) *
5/16” x 18TPI Tap *
Angle Measuring Tool
Grease Gun with Zerk Fitting Coupler
Wheel Bearing Grease
* Asterisk denotes tools that are not required for some applica-
tions. Thoroughly read instructions rst to determine which tools
will be required for your application.
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Parts
Installation
1. REMOVE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT (OE)
SWAYBAR LINKS\
Remove front swaybar drop links and mounting
hardware per the factory service manual instructions for your vehicle. H I N T: If difcult to remove,
use special factory removal tool PN MB991113
(Miller Special Tools, 800-801-5420) or similar tie
rod end removal tool.
A
U-Strap
B
10mm x 35mm Button Head Bolt
C
10mm Nylock Nut
D
10mm x 50mm Button Head Bolt (with factory-applied
thread locking compound)
E
1.25” Aluminum Sleeve
F
Stainless Steel Post
G
Spherical Bushing
H
Click Pin
I
Grease Zerk Cap
J
Press-In Grease Zerk
K
1/2” NF Nylock Nut
L
Offset Polyurethane Spacer
M
5/8” Jam Nut
N
Upper Male Threaded End
O
Lower Female Threaded End
P
Flat Washer
Q
Storage Pin
R
5/16” x 1-1/2” NC Allen Bolt
S
10mm External Tooth Lock Washer
2. INSTALL UPPER U-STRAPS
Mount U-Strap (A) on top of swaybar with thread-
ed leg of U-Strap positioned inboard.
IMPORTANT: U-Strap must be mounted ABOVE
swaybar, NOT BELOW
Insert 10mm x 35mm Button Head Bolt (B) and
Flat Washer (P) – only if required – upward
through swaybar and U-Strap (A). Secure with
10mm Nylock Nut (C).
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IMPORTANT: Flat Washers are supplied for use
with 1984-01 Cherokee XJ and 1993-98 Grand
Cherokee ZJ models ONLY. Do NOT use Flat
Washer on Wrangler TJ models.
vent the tapered Stainless Steel Posts from rotating
when tightening the Nylock nut.
4. SET QUICKER DISCONNECT LENGTH
Determine the Ideal Swaybar Angle for your ve-
hicle according to the following chart.
Tighten 10mm Nylock Nut (C) to 40 ft-lb. using a
torque wrench.
3. INSTALL LOWER TAPERED POST
Insert Stainless Steel Posts (F) into the lower
swaybar link holes on the front axle. Position posts
with tapered ends pointing inboard, ensuring small
Click Pin holes are horizontal or parallel with the
ground.
Install 1/2" Nylock Nut (K) on outboard side of
lower swaybar link brackets and tighten to 65 ft-lb.
using a torque wrench.
Adjust the length of your Quicker Disconnects until
swaybar is at the Ideal Angle or within Acceptable
Range. Vehicle must be at normal ride height and
located on level ground.
HI N T: A small Philips head screwdriver or punch
inserted into the Click Pin hole will enable you to pre-
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Once adjusted, lay Quicker Disconnects on a at
surface and tighten Jam Nuts (M) rmly against
the Lower Ends (O).
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5. INSTALL QUICKER DISCONNECTS
Locate the 10mm x 50mm Button Head Bolt (D)
with factory-applied thread locking compound.
Insert the Upper End (N) of Quicker Disconnect
into U-Strap (A) and install 10mm x 50mm Button
Head Bolt (D) with External Tooth Lock Washer
(S).
Tighten the 10mm x 50mm Button Head Bolt (D)
to 40 ft-lb. using a torque wrench with 6mm Allen
head socket.
IMPORTANT: When properly installed, the ring on
the Click Pin will “snap” against the shaft of pin.
When installed backwards, the ring does not t
snugly against shaft.
6. INSTALL STORAGE PINS
Slide Lower End (O) of Quicker Disconnect onto
the tapered Stainless Steel Posts (F).
Insert Click Pins (H) as illustrated to secure.
The supplied Storage Pins (Q) can only be used on
Wrangler TJ models, or Cherokee XJ / Grand Cherokee ZJ models equipped with OE front skid plate.
IMPORTANT: Storage Pins must be mounted in
a location that will allow FULL suspension and
steering travel WITHOUT tire interference.
TJ Models
Locate mounting point for Storage Pins (Q) on
chassis that allows Disconnect to reach it without
adjustment. Using a size “F” drill bit, drill a hole in
the outboard side of each chassis rail and tap with
5/16” x 18TPI tap.
Install Storage Pins (Q) using the supplied 5/16” x
1-1/2” NC Allen Bolts (R).
XJ / ZJ Models (with OE Front Skid Plate)
Locate mounting point for Storage Pins (Q) on OE
Front Skid Plate that allows Disconnect to reach it
without adjustment. Drill a 5/16” hole in outboard
sides of skid plate.
Install Storage Pins (Q) using the supplied 5/16”
x 1-1/2” NC Allen Bolts (R) and 5/16” Nylock Nuts
(not supplied).
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XJ / ZJ Models (without OE Front Skid Plate)
DO NOT INSTALL supplied Storage Pins (Q) on
vehicle. Instead, swaybar and Quicker Disconnects may be secured to chassis with plastic wire
ties or bungee cords (not supplied).
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7. LUBRICATE QUICKER DISCONNECTS
Lubricate all Grease Zerk ttings (J) on the Quick-
er Disconnects immediately after installation using
common wheel bearing grease or equivalent.
Troubleshooting
If swaybar does not rotate freely, remove from vehicle,
clean and apply rubber lubricant to chassis-mounted
bushings, and reinstall.
Contact between Quicker Disconnect U-Strap (A)
and vehicle chassis on Wrangler TJ models usually
indicates a misaligned swaybar caused by a front axle
that is not centered. Take consistent measurements
on each side of vehicle to conrm misalignment, and
install JKS Adjustable Trackbar (available separately)
to correct.
Maintenance
It is important to lubricate Quicker Disconnects fre-
quently for the rst three (3) months after installation
to evacuate contaminants that may build up during
break-in period.
After break-in period, Quicker Disconnects should be
lubricated regularly as part of vehicle maintenance
schedule.
Regular cleaning with pressurized water is recommended to maximize ease of operation and reliability.
Always lubricate afterwards to evacuate any moisture.
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Revision Date 9/30/2013
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