JKS 2944 User Manual
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
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491 W. Gareld Avenue, Coldwater, MI 49036
Product: Shock Extension
Part Number: JKS2944
Applications: Jeep Wrangler TJ, 1997-06
Tools Required
Metric/Standard Socket Wrench Set
1/2” Open End Wrench
Torque Wrench
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.
Welcome
CONGRATULATIONS on purchasing new Shock Extensions 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
INSTALLATION OF SHOCK EXTENSIONS relocates
the rear lower shock mounts 1-3/4” away from the axle
housing for additional clearance.
Parts
Description Part # QTY
A
Extension Bracket 70606 2
B
Steel Sleeve 70607 2
C
5/16” x 7/8” Bolt 13054 2
D
5/16” SAE Flat Washer 33080 4
E
5/16” Nylock Nut 37021 2
F
1/2” x 2-1/2” Bolt 13213 2
G
1/2” SAE Flat Washer 33086 4
H
1/2” Ovalok Nut 37268 2
JKS2944JKS Shock Extensions Installation
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Installation
1. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBERS
Remove the nut and bolt that secures rear shock
absorber to axle. Retain hardware for re-installation.
Remove shock absorber from lower mount and
move it out of the way.
2. INSTALL EXTENSION BRACKET
Slide narrow end of Shock Extension (A) into fac-
tory lower shock mount on axle.
Slide the supplied Steel Sleeve (B) into Extension
Bracket (A) and align with original shock mounting
holes.
Insert 1/2” x 2-1/2” Bolt (F) with 1/2” Flat Washer
(G) into the original shock mounting hole and
through Extension Bracket (A) and Steel Sleeve
(B). HINT: Sleeve prevents bracket from collapsing
when 1/2” bolt is tightened.
Secure bolt to shock mount by installing a 1/2”
Ovalok Nut (H) with 1/2” Flat Washer (G) on other
end.
Using a torque wrench, tighten the 1/2” Bolt (F)
to 65 ft-lbs. Then tighten the 5/16” Bolt (C) to 35
ft-lbs.
Align small hole in bracket with small hole on fac-
tory shock mount and insert a 5/16” x 7/8” Bolt (C)
with 5/16” Flat Washer (D).
HINT: Insert bolt from bracket side so that
threaded end points forward.
Install a 5/16” Nylock Nut (E) with another 5/16”
Flat Washer (D) onto bolt, but do not tighten yet.
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3. RE-INSTALL SHOCK ABSORBERS
Slide the shock absorber into wide end of Exten-
sion Bracket (A) and secure with the original shock
mounting hardware.
Using a torque wrench, tighten original shock
mounting bolt to 65 ft-lbs.
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Revision Date 10/11/2013
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