JKS 2210 User Manual

INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
517-278-1226 • tech@jksmfg.com • www.jksmfg.com
491 W. Gareld Avenue, Coldwater, MI 49036
Product: Adjustable Coil Spacers (ACOS™)
Part Number: JKS2210
Welcome
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new JKS ACOS™ system! At 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 impor-
tant installation and maintenance information.
Tools Required
 Hydraulic Floor Jack and Jack Stands  Metric/Standard Socket Wrench Set
(including a 17mm socket)
 6” Socket Extension  8mm and 1/4” Allen Wrenches  Die Grinder with Cut-Off Wheel
(or reciprocating saw)
 Grinding Wheel (or similar tool)  File or Deburring Tool  Emory Cloth (or similar paint stripping tool)  1/4” Drill Bit  Rubber or Plastic Mallet *  Tape Measure  Spray Lubricant (WD-40 or similar)  Anti-Seize Lubricant  Medium Strength Threadlocker  Coil Spring Compressor *  Factory Service Manual (recommended)
* 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.
Important
MOST VEHICLES REQUIRE additional parts or modi-
cations to accommodate the immediate increase in ride height provided by the ACOS system.
DO NOT EXCEED maximum range of adjustment – see illustration on page 3.
NOT COMPATIBLE with Rancho, TrailMaster, Rough Country or Fabtech coil springs.
Parts
JKS2 210JKS Adjustable Coil Spacer Installation
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Description QTY
A
Threaded Tube 2
B
Adjuster Ring 2
C
Isolator Pad 2
D
5/16” x 1-1/4” Cap Bolt 2
E
Bump Stop Adapter 2
F
Bump Stop Plug 2
G
Polyurethane Bump Stop 2
H
10mm x 55mm Cap Bolt 2
I
3/8” Flat Washer 2
J
10mm Locking Nut 2
Installation
 1. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRINGS
 Remove the front coil springs per the factory ser-
vice manual instructions for your vehicle.
HINT: A coil spring compressor is useful for re­moval.
Depending on the application, it may be neces­sary to completely or partially remove any of the following components before spring can be free
from upper mount.
 Shock Absorber
 Swaybar
 Brake Line
 ABS Wire
 Locate the factory weld that secures the bump
stop holder to the upper coil spring retainer.
 2. PREPARE SPRING RETAINER
The factory bump stop holder is welded to the upper spring retainer and must be permanently removed in order to
install the ACOS™.
 Pry the rubber bump stop (jounce bumper) free
from the bump stop holder.
 Remove the rubber isolator pad from the upper
coil spring retainer.
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 Cut away the bump stop holder immediately above
the weld as illustrated. HI NT: A die grinder with cut-off wheel or reciprocating saw is useful for cut­ting away the bump stop holder.
 Remove any sharp edges from the cut portion of
the upper spring retainer. HINT: A le or deburring
tool is useful for removing sharp edges.
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