JKS OGS962 User Manual
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
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491 W. Gareld Avenue, Coldwater, MI 49036
Product: Steering Brace System™
Part Number: JKSOGS960 - JKSOGS962
Applications: Jeep® Cherokee XJ, 1984-01
Welcome
CONGRATULATIONS on purchasing a new Steering
Brace System from JKS Manufacturing. We are committed
to providing you with the best products available and your
satisfaction is our rst priority.
READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY to familiarize
yourself with the required skills and tools BEFORE attempting installation.
Important
INSTALLATION REQUIRES WELDING to the unibody
chassis by a qualied welder or metal fabricator. A
bolt-on installation is not possible for this product.
CHECK STEERING GEAR TORQUE SPECS on a regular basis.
Tools Required
Metric/Standard Socket Wrench Set
Torque Wrench
Die Grinder with Sanding/Grinding Wheels
(or similar tool for cleaning chassis)
5/8” Drill Bit, or preferably a Uni-bit
(for enlarging holes in chassis)
Carbide Cutting Tool *
(for enlarging holes in chassis)
3/4” Drill Bit (for new tow hook holes)
C-clamp or Locking Pliers
Hammer *
Factory Service Manual (recommended)
Welding Equipment
Satin Black Spray Paint
* 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 QTY
A
Outer Chassis Plate (3/16”) 1
B
Inner Chassis Plate (1/8”) 1
C
Support Sleeves 3
D
Steering Gear Mounting Bolts 3
E
Flat Washers 3
F
Installation Spacers 3
G
Tow Hook Support Bracket 1
H
3/4” Solid Rod 1
ATTENTION INSTALLER
Review front bumper re-installation
section on page 5 BEFORE installing
product.
JKSOGS960 /JKSOGS962JKS Steering Brace System Installation
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ATTENTION INSTALLER
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING
DUAL STEERING BRACE SYSTEM
The following instructions refer to installation of a
single Steering Brace System (PN OGS960) on the
driver-side chassis rail only. For a dual Steering Brace
System (PN OGS962), the additional parts should be
installed on the passenger-side chassis rail using the
same procedures.
NOTE: Some vehicles are factory equipped with
steering gear mounting holes on both chassis rails.
Otherwise, it will be necessary to drill new holes on
the passenger-side chassis rail to accommodate the
supplied Support Sleeves.
Installation
1. PREPARE DRIVER-SIDE CHASSIS RAIL
Z The following items must be removed from the
chassis rail, along with any other components that
prevent the Chassis Plates (A & B) from tting
ush against mounting surface. Refer to factory
service manual for specic instructions.
 Tow Hook & Bracket
 Lower Radiator Support Bracket
 Front Swaybar
 Front Bumper & Bracket
Z Unbolt the steering gear and adapter plate from
the chassis. Temporarily secure the steering gear
out of the way – it should not be necessary to
disconnect uid lines or steering shaft. Discard
steering gear adapter plate.
Z Test t the Inner and Outer Chassis Plates (A & B)
to the chassis rail. Mark an outline of each plate
onto chassis surface.
Z Completely remove all paint/primer, weld slag/
spatter, or other debris from chassis surface
(inboard and outboard side) until bare metal is
exposed.
HI N T: A die grinder with sanding wheel, disc
sander, or similar tool is useful for cleaning chas-
sis surface.
Z Test t the Inner and Outer Chassis Plates (A &
B) again to check for ush tment against chassis
surface, and to ensure all debris has been removed from the necessary areas.
2. ENLARGE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING
HOLES IN CHASSIS
Z Locate the three (3) steering gear mounting holes
on the inboard and outboard side of chassis rail.
Z Enlarge the inboard and outboard mounting holes
to approximately 5/8” – or until narrow end of Support Sleeves (C) can be inserted.
HI N T: A uni-bit (step-drill bit) is useful for enlarging
holes to 5/8” – and more effective on the unibody
chassis than standard drill bits. A pneumatic die
grinder or dremel tool with carbide cutting attachment (shown) is also effective, particularly where
clearance is limited.
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JKS Steering Brace System Installation
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