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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
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6
3
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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.
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Tack weld Steering Stabilizer Relocation
Bracket (A) to axle in the sequence indicated
below.
Tack weld front of Relocation Bracket to
factory track bar bracket.
Tack weld back of Relocation Bracket to
factory coil spring mount.
Tack weld bottom of Relocation Bracket to
axle tube. HINT: A small gap between
Relocation Bracket and axle tube provides
clearance for the factory track bar bracket
weld. This gap should be filled when
making final fillet weld during next step.
Next, fillet weld Steering Stabilizer Relocation
Bracket (A) to axle housing at all locations
indicated by an “X” in step 2.
IMPORTANT: Avoid overheating axle tube
and factory track bar bracket by welding a
small section and allowing the surface to
cool off regularly.
Finally, plug weld Steering Stabilizer Relocation
Bracket (A) to factory track bar bracket at predrilled mounting holes on top and bottom of
Relocation Bracket.
Once all welding is complete, spray paint entire
Steering Stabilizer Relocation Bracket (A) and
any bare metal on axle housing to prevent
corrosion. All exposed metal must be
completely covered. HINT: Avoid painting
threads of new steering stabilizer mounting stud
to ensure proper fitment of supplied nut.
Proceed to Section 5.
4. BOLT RELOCATION BRACKET
TO AXLE HOUSING
Reposition Steering Stabilizer Relocation
Bracket (A) on factory track bar bracket.
Insert the three 3/8” x 1” GR5 Bolts (B) with Flat
Washers (C) into the corresponding mounting
holes in Relocation Bracket.
Install a 3/8” Flat Washer (C) and Ovalok Nut
(D) on each bolt to secure bracket in position.
Using a torque wrench, tighten each 3/8”
Ovalok Nut (D) to 40 ft-lbs.
5. REINSTALL STEERING DAMPER
& TRACK BAR
The factory steering damper mounting position on the
axle housing will no longer be used. Instead, the damper
will mount directly to the stud located on the Relocation
Bracket. The bracket will accommodate any factory or
aftermarket steering damper with a rubber or urethane
bushing that is designed to fit the JK Wrangler.
Insert axle end of track bar into reinforced axle
bracket and loosely install original mounting
hardware. Vehicle must be on level ground
with coil springs supporting the full vehicle
weight before hardware is tightened.
Using a torque wrench, tighten track bar
mounting hardware to 125 ft-lbs.
Mount body end of steering damper onto new
mounting stud followed by the supplied 7/16”
Fender Washer (E) and 7/16” Ovalok Nut (F).
HINT: If reusing factory damper, first remove
steel sleeve from bushing ID.
Tighten nut as indicated below depending on
type of damper installed:
For OE damper with narrow rubber
bushing, tighten Ovalok Nut (F) until
Fender Washer (E) contacts shoulder of
stud. HINT: A loose fit between bushing
and washer is normal.
For aftermarket damper with wide urethane
bushing, tighten Ovalok Nut (F) until at
least one or two threads are protruding
beyond the nut. HINT: A snug fit between
bushing and washer is recommended.
Remove the U-bolts that secure the factory
steering damper bracket to the tie rod and spin
the bracket 180 degrees so the mounting stud
is located on passenger side of U-bolts.
Reinstall the U-bolts and finger tighten
hardware so that factory steering damper
bracket can slide freely on tie rod. Determine
the appropriate mounting position and tighten
the original hardware to factory torque
specifications.
Mount shaft end of steering damper to tie rod
using original mounting hardware. Tighten
hardware to factory torque specifications.
If desired, you may remove original steering
damper mounting tabs from axle housing for
improved clearance as they are no longer
necessary.
2011 JKS Manufacturing, Inc & Aftermarketing, LLC
Revision Date 1/4/2011
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