JKS 9601 User Manual
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
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491 W. Gareld Avenue, Coldwater, MI 49036
Product: Shock Conversions
Part Number: JKS9601
Welcome
CONGRATULATIONS on purchasing new Shock Conversions 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
MUST BE INSTALLED with JKS decal facing you (away
from vehicle), and 1/2” x 2-1/4” Bolt (C) parallel to axle.
INSTALLATION OF SHOCK CONVERSION effectively
reduces static length of shock absorber by 1.10”.
Tools Required
Metric/Standard Socket Wrench Set
Torque Wrench
Bench Vice
Factory Service Manual (recommended)
Parts
Description Part # QTY
A
Shock Conversion 03068 2
B
M20 Nylock Nut 40187 2
C
1/2” x 2-1/4” Bolt 13212 2
Installation
1. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBERS
Remove the front wheels to provide unrestricted
access to shock absorbers.
Remove front “stem” type shock absorbers per
factory service manual instructions for vehicle.
2. INSTALL SHOCK CONVERSION ONTO
SHOCK ABSORBER
Insert bushing sleeve into upper bushing of shock
absorber. The proper sleeve size is 1/2” ID x 5/8”
OD x 1.31” long. HINT: If bushing sleeves were not
provided with shock absorbers, or if size is incorrect, it may be necessary to order Rancho© PN
52677 or equivalent from any suspension parts
supplier.
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Slide top end of shock absorber into Shock Con-
version (A) until mounting holes align.
Insert 1/2” x 2-1/4” Bolt (C) and thread into welded
nut.
Secure Shock Conversion (A) in a vice and
tighten the 1/2” Bolt (C) to 60 ft-lbs. using a torque
wrench.
While still secured in the vice, completely thread
the M20 Nylock Nut (B) onto threaded stud and
remove. HINT: This cuts a groove in the Nylock
material, making nal installation easier.
3. RE-INSTALL SHOCK ABSORBERS
Insert threaded stud of Shock Conversion (A)
through original shock mounting hole in upper
fender well of vehicle.
IMPORTANT: Shock Conversion must be positioned
with the JKS decal facing you (away from vehicle).
Install the M20 Nylock Nut (B) onto threaded stud
of Shock Conversion (A) from above the shock
mounting bracket. HINT: Shock may be used as
a lever to hold Shock Conversion in position while
installing Nylock Nut.
Tighten the M20 Nylock Nut (B) to 80 ft-lbs.
Install shock absorber to lower mount per factory
service manual instructions.
©2013 JKS Manufacturing, Inc & Aftermarketing, LLC
Revision Date 10/30/2013
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JKS9601
JKS Shock Conversion Installation
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