JKS OGS166 User Manual
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
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491 W. Gareld Avenue, Coldwater, MI 49036
Product: Front Trackbar + Sector Shaft Reinforcement Kit
Part Number: JKSOGS166
Applications: Wrangler JK, 2007+
Welcome
CONGRATULATIONS on purchasing the Front
Trackbar + Steering Sector Shaft Reinforcement Kit
from JKS Manufacturing. We are committed to providing you with the best products available and your
satisfaction is our rst priority.
Important
INSTALLATION REQUIRES WELDING by a quali-
ed welder or metal fabricator. A bolt-on installation is not possible for this product.
INSTALLATION REQUIRES OE type steering box.
NOT COMPATIBLE WITH TeraFlex track bars.
NOT COMPATIBLE WITH frame-mounted track bar
drop brackets.
Tools Required
Hydraulic Floor Jack & Jack Stands
Metric/Standard Socket Wrench Set
Torque Wrench
15/16” Open End Wrench
Black Marker or Metal Scribe
Flat Black Spray Paint
Anti-Seize Lubricant
Compact Die Grinder with Sanding Wheel (or
equivalent tool for removing paint from chassis)
Welding Equipment
Assortment of Small Pry Bars *
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.
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Parts
Description Part # QTY
A
Trackbar Chassis Bracket 03038 1
B
7/16” x 1” GR5 Bolt 13155 2
C
7/16” Flat Washer 33084 4
D
7/16” Locking Nut 37266 2
E
Steering Sector Pillow Block 03041 1
F
Spherical Bearing 165100 1
G
Sector Bearing Nut 03042 1
H
7/8” Split Washer 33899 1
I
Pillow Block Frame Mount 03043 1
J
7/16” x 1-3/4” GR8 Bolt 18877 1
K
7/16” Split Washer 33624 1
L
3/8” x 1” GR5 Bolt 13105 2
FRONT TRACKBAR + SECTOR SHAFT
REINFORCEMENT KIT
The Front Trackbar + Sector Shaft Reinforcement Kit actually consists of three intercon-
nected products, as illustrated below.
Description Part # QTY
M
3/8” Flat Washer 33082 2
N
3/8” Split Washer 33622 2
O
Chassis Connector Tube 03039 1
P
Frame Bracket 03040 1
Q
1/2” x 5/8” Rod End LXM8 -10 1
R
1/2” x 5/8” LH Rod End LXML8-10 1
S
5/8” Jam Nut 36264 1
T
5/8” LH Jam Nut 36964 1
U
1/2” x 2” GR5 Bolt 17211 2
V
1/2” Flat Washer 33086 4
W
1/2” Locking Nut 37308 2
To keep the parts organized, each product
has been individually packaged, and for ease
of tment, each product will be
installed separately.
For best results, please
follow the sequence
outlined in these
instructions.
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JKS Front Trackbar + Sector Shaft Reinforcement Installation
Product:
Front Trackbar Chassis Brace
Installation
1. INSTALL TRACKBAR CHASSIS
BRACKET
Raise and support the vehicle with jack stands
positioned behind the front lower suspension arm
brackets.
Raise and support the front axle housing with a
hydraulic jack to relieve any tension from the track
bar mounting bolts.
Remove the nut and bolt that secures the front
track bar to the factory chassis bracket. Retain the
original hardware.
Remove the front track bar from the chassis
bracket.
Remove the four (4) steering box bolts.
Position the Trackbar Chassis Bracket (A) over
your factory track bar bracket.
Insert OE track bar bolt (to keep mounting holes
aligned) and loosely install original nut. Do not
tighten.
Push the steering box as high on chassis as
mounting holes will allow and hold in position, then
tighten steering box mounting bolts until snug.
Insert a 7/16” x 1” Bolt (B) with 7/16” Flat Washer
(C) into each of the two holes in the factory track
bar bracket and through the Trackbar Chassis
Bracket (A). Secure each bolt with another 7/16”
Flat Washer (C) and 7/16” Locking Nut (D).
Tighten both 7/16” nuts to 50 ft-lbs. using a torque
wrench.
Tighten all four (4) steering box bolts to 70 ft-lbs.
using a torque wrench.
Re-insert the original steering box bolts and thread
into mounting holes by hand. Do not tighten yet.
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