JKS 9605 User Manual
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
517-278-1226 • tech@jksmfg.com • www.jksmfg.com
491 W. Gareld Avenue, Coldwater, MI 49036
Product: Shock Adapter
Part Number: JKS9605
Welcome
CONGRATULATIONS on purchasing new Shock Adapters
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
COMPATIBLE WITH racing shocks using
1/2” ID spherical bearings.
MUST BE INSTALLED with 1/2” Bolt (C) facing front of
vehicle.
INSTALLATION OF SHOCK ADAPTER effectively reduces static length of shock absorber by 1.10”.
SHOCK ADAPTERS ARE MANUFACTURED to mount-
ing specications recommended by most racing shock
manufacturers. Slight movement between bearing and
Shock Adapter is normal due to spherical bearing vari-
ances, but tment between Conical Spacers (E) should
be tight.
Parts
Description Part # QTY
A
Shock Adapter PN 960501 2
B
M20 Nylock Nut PN 40187 2
C
1/2” x 2-1/4” Bolt PN 13212 2
D
1/2” Ovalok Nut PN 37268 2
E
Conical Spacers PN 960502 4
Tools Required
Metric/Standard Socket Wrench Set
Torque Wrench
Bench Vice
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.
JKS9605JKS Shock Adapter Installation
Page 1
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 ADAPTER ONTO
SHOCK ABSORBER
Place a Conical Spacer (E) on each side of shock
absorber’s spherical bearing (see illustration), and
slide into the Shock Adapter (A) until mounting
holes align.
3. RE-INSTALL SHOCK ABSORBERS
Insert threaded stud of Shock Adapter (A) through
original shock mounting hole in upper fender well
of vehicle.
IMPORTANT: Position Shock Adapter with head of
1/2” bolt (C) facing forward (toward front of vehicle) to
ensure unrestricted shock movement.
Install M20 Nylock Nut (B) onto threaded stud of
Shock Adapter (A) from above the shock mounting bracket. HI N T: Shock may be used as a lever
to hold Shock Adapter in position while installing
Nylock Nut.
Tighten the M20 Nylock Nut (B) to 80 ft-lbs using a
torque wrench.
©2013 JKS Manufacturing, Inc & Aftermarketing, LLC
Revision Date 10/31/2013
HI N T: Position Conical Spacers with narrow ends facing
spherical bearing.
Insert a 1/2” x 2-1/4” Bolt (C) through mounting
hole and thread into a 1/2” Ovalok Nut (D).
Secure Shock Adapter (A) in a bench vice and
tighten the 1/2” x 2-1/4” Bolt (C) to 60 ft-lbs. using
a torque wrench.
While still secured in vice, completely thread
the M20 Nylock Nut (B) onto threaded stud and
remove. HI N T: This cuts a groove in the Nylock
material, making nal installation easier.
2 Page
JKS9605
JKS Shock Adapter Installation
Loading...