JKS OGS162 Installation Instructions Manual

Installation

Instructions

Important

INSTALLATION REQUIRES WELDING by a qualified
welder or metal fabricator. Weld-on installation is
strongly recommended for maximum strength and
reinforcement of the vulnerable factory track bar bracket.

ALTERNATE BOLT-ON INSTALLATION is acceptable
on light-duty applications. However, bolt-on installation
will not reinforce factory track bar bracket.

Parts

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 *

 3/8” Drill Bit & Center Punch *

 Sharp Metal Scribe *

 Satin Black Spray Paint *

Product: Steering Stabilizer Relocation Bracket

Part Number: PN OGS162

Application: Jeep Wrangler JK, 2007+

Welcome

CONGRATULATIONS on purchasing a new Steering
Stabilizer Relocation Bracket from JKS Manufacturing.
We are committed to providing you with the best
products available and your satisfaction is our first
priority.

PLEASE READ these Installation Instructions carefully,
and save them for future reference, as they contain
important installation and maintenance information.

 Plastic Zip Ties or Bungee Cord (recommended)

 Factory Service Manual (recommended)

* Indicates tool that may not be necessary for every installation.
Thoroughly read instructions in advance to determine which
tools will be required for your application.

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DESCRIPTION QTY
Steering Stabilizer Bracket

A

3/8” x 1” GR5 Bolt 3

B

3/8” Flat Washer

C

3/8” Ovalok Nut

D

7/16” Fender Washer

E

7/16” Ovalok Nut

F

1

6

3

1

1

Installation

 1. DISCONNECT STEERING DAMPER

& 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

hydraulic jack just enough to relieve any tension
from the track bar mounting bolts.

 Remove front track bar mounting hardware from

axle bracket per the factory service manual
instructions for your vehicle. Retain original
hardware and temporarily secure axle end of
track bar to chassis. HINT: Plastic zip ties or

bungee cord is useful for securing track bar.

 Remove steering damper mounting hardware

from the axle housing and tie rod. Remove
steering damper from vehicle and retain original
hardware from tie rod end only.

 2. PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION

 To ensure a proper fit, clean any dirt, debris or

grease from surface of factory track bar bracket.

 With the Relocation Bracket (A) in position,

insert one 3/8” x 1” GR5 Bolt (B) with Flat
Washer (C) into original mounting hole as
illustrated below. Secure bolt with another 3/8”
Flat Washer (C) and Ovalok Nut (D) and
temporarily tighten to hold the bracket securely
to the factory axle housing bracket.

HINT: Make sure all mounting holes align with
corresponding holes in factory bracket.

 To prepare for weld-on installation, clearly mark

the locations to be welded directly on the axle
housing and Relocation Bracket as indicated
below. HINT: A felt tip marker is useful for

marking weld locations. This step is not
necessary for bolt-on installation.

 Using the Relocation Bracket as a guide, mark

the exact location of the top and bottom
mounting holes on the factory track bar bracket.

HINT: A sharp metal scribe is useful for
accurately marking hole locations.

 Remove Relocation Bracket (A) from axle

housing.

 To prepare for bolt-on installation, center punch

the hole locations previously marked on factory
track bar bracket. Then, using a 3/8” drill bit
centered on each hole location, drill through the
factory bracket. This step is not necessary for

weld-on installation. Proceed to Section 4.

 To prepare for weld-on installation, thoroughly

clean locations on axle housing and Relocation
Bracket marked by an “X”. Also clean top and
bottom mounting hole locations previously
marked on the factory track bar bracket.

HINT: A die grinder with sanding wheel or
similar tool is useful for removing contaminants.

IMPORTANT: All welding must be performed
on bare metal. Remove any coatings,
corrosion or other contaminants before
welding. This includes removing protective
zinc finish (gold) from the locations on the
Relocation Bracket that will be welded.

 3. WELD RELOCATION BRACKET

TO AXLE HOUSING

 With all indicated surfaces prepped for welding,

reposition Steering Stabilizer Relocation
Bracket (A) on factory track bar bracket.

 Position the Relocation Bracket (A) against the

factory track bar bracket as illustrated.

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HINT: Be sure to include area on factory coil
spring bracket and lower base of Relocation
Bracket where it terminates just before it makes
contact with axle tube.

 Insert the 3/8” x 1” GR5 Bolt (B) with Flat

Washer (C) into the smaller front mounting hole
in Relocation Bracket.

 Install a 3/8” Flat Washer (C) and Ovalok Nut

(D) on bolt to secure bracket in position.

 Using a torque wrench, tighten the 3/8” Ovalok

Nut (D) to 40 ft-lbs.