JKS OGS159 User Manual
Product: Adjustable Track Bar
Part Number: JKSOGS159
Applications: Wrangler JK, 2007+ (rear)
INSTALLATION
Left and right hand drive models
INSTRUCTIONS
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491 W. Gareld Avenue, Coldwater, MI 49036
Welcome
CONGRATULATIONS on purchasing a new Adjustable Trackbar from JKS Manufacturing. We are committed to providing you with the best products avail-
able 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
CHECK TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS regularly.
Left Hand Drive Vehicle Only
Tools Required
Hydraulic Floor Jack & Jack Stands
Metric/Standard Socket Wrench Set
Torque Wrench
JKS1696 or equivalent jam nut wrench
Tape Measure
Heavy Duty Ratchet Strap *
Anti-Seize Lubricant
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.
RECOMMENDED TOOL
Compact Jam Nut Wrench
JKS Part # 1696
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Parts
Description QTY
A
Male Threaded (Chassis) End 1
B
Female Threaded (Axle) End 1
C
1” NF Jam Nut 1
D
Rubber Bushing 2
Installation
1. REMOVE REAR TRACK BAR
Raise and support the vehicle chassis with jack
stands positioned in front of the rear lower suspension arm brackets.
Raise and support the rear axle housing with
a hydraulic jack to relieve any tension from the
mounting bolts.
Remove the rear track bar mounting hardware
from the axle and chassis brackets per the factory service manual instructions for your vehicle.
Retain original hardware.
Remove original track bar from vehicle.
Note: On RHD vehicles the pre-installed sticker is
upside down. A new one is provided to place over the
existing sticker.
Loosely install the original mounting hardware.
3. CENTER REAR AXLE HOUSING
Remove jack stands and lower vehicle to ground.
HI NT: Vehicle must be at normal ride height, on
level ground, with the suspension supporting the
full vehicle weight.
Determine if the axle housing is centered by
measuring the distance between the tire and
chassis, using the exact same points on each
side of the vehicle to ensure accuracy. HI N T: For
example, measure from the edge of a tire tread lug
to the outboard side of the chassis, then repeat the
measurement on the other side of vehicle using
exact same points.
2. MOUNT ADJUSTABLE TRACKBAR TO
AXLE BRACKET
Apply anti-seize lubricant to bolt threads of original
track bar mounting hardware.
Insert Axle End (B) of the adjustable trackbar into
the axle bracket with the differential clearance
bend towards the rear
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If the two measurements are equal, the axle is
centered. If the measurements vary, divide the difference in half to determine the amount of adjustment required. HI N T: If the axle housing is not
centered, the chassis can be laterally shifted using
either of the following methods.
JKS Adjustable Track Bar Installation
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