JKS OGS161 User Manual
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
517-278-1226 • tech@jksmfg.com • www.jksmfg.com
491 W. Gareld Avenue, Coldwater, MI 49036
Product: Front Trackbar Brace
Part Number: JKSOGS161
Applications: Jeep Wrangler JK, 2007+ (front)
Welcome
CONGRATULATIONS on purchasing a new Front Trackbar
Brace 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 REQUIRES WELDING by a qualied
welder or metal fabricator.
JKS ADJUSTABLE TRACKBAR IS REQUIRED if existing track bar interferes with steering damper.
Tools Required
Hydraulic Floor Jack & Jack Stands
Metric/Standard Socket Wrench Set
Black Felt Tip Marker (or equivalent)
Torque Wrench
Die Grinder with Sanding Wheel
(or equivalent tool for removing paint)
Welding Equipment
Weldable Corrosion Resistant Coating,
3M® PN 05917 (or equivalent)
Satin Black Spray Paint
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.
Parts
Description Part# QTY
A
Front Trackbar Brace 03030 1
B
Steel Sleeve 123 1
C
M14 x 80mm Bolt 1111329 0 2
D
9/16 SAE Washer W96S 3
E
M14 Nylock Nut 11129 042 1
F
Stabilizer Stud 103031 1
G
7/16” Fender Washer 33010 1
H
7/16” Locking Nut 37306 1
I
5/8” Poly Bushing 2611 1
JKSOGS161JKS Front Trackbar Brace Installation
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Installation
1. REMOVE FRONT TRACK BAR
Raise and support vehicle chassis with jack
stands positioned behind the front lower suspension arm brackets.
Raise and support front axle housing with a hy-
draulic jack just enough to relieve any tension from
the track bar mounting bolts.
Remove front track bar mounting hardware from
axle and chassis brackets per the factory service manual instructions for your vehicle. Retain
original hardware and remove front track bar from
vehicle.
Remove steering damper mounting hardware from
the axle housing and tie rod. Remove steering
damper from vehicle and retain original hardware.
Prime entire surface of Trackbar Brace with 3M®
Weldable Corrosion Resistant Coating (or equivalent – must be weldable).
and temporarily tighten to hold the brace securely
to the factory bracket.
To prepare for welding, clearly mark the weld
locations directly on the axle housing as indicated in the following two illustrations. H I N T: A
felt tip marker is useful for marking locations to be
welded.
2. PREPARE AXLE FOR WELDING
To ensure a proper t, clean any dirt, debris or
grease from surface of factory track bar bracket.
Slide Trackbar Brace over factory track bar
bracket as illustrated. H I N T: Trackbar Brace is de-
signed to provide a snug t and may require some
persuasion to maneuver into position.
H I N T: Be sure to include area on lower spring mount
where it makes contact with Trackbar Brace. Also include
back side of axle tube where Trackbar Brace wraps under-
neath.
HINT: Include area on vertical upper control arm mount.
Remove Trackbar Brace and thoroughly clean lo-
cations on axle housing marked by an “X” or a “Y”.
H I N T: A die grinder with sanding wheel or similar
tool is useful for removing paint from axle housing.
IMPORTANT: The Trackbar Brace must be welded to
bare metal. Remove any paint, rust or other contaminants before welding.
With Trackbar Brace in position, insert one M14
x 80mm Bolt (C) into original mounting hole as
illustrated below. Secure bolt with original ag nut
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