Owners manual

CE-9120R & CE-9123 Johnny Joint Adjustable Rear Trac Bar
for 1997 – 2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ / LJ
Installation Instructions
CE-9120R - Johnny Joint Adjustable Rear Trac Bar WITHOUT Trac Bar Relocation Bracket
CE-9123 - Johnny Joint Adjustable Rear Trac Bar WITH Trac Bar Relocation Bracket (for use with Currie
rearends or rearends that already have a relocation bracket installed)
1. Remove the original trac bar by unbolting it at the housing.
2. Install the new Currie bolt-on trac bar relocator bracket by attaching it to the existing bracket with the large
supplied bolt. Then go back and mark all of the smaller holes using the bracket as a template. Drill all holes and
install bolts.
Note 1: If you have a Currie rearend this bracket is not needed - the bracket on the Currie rearend accounts for all
of this.
Note 2: You may also modify the stock bracket that is already on your rearend. This would require welding and
we do not supply instructions for doing this.
3. Before installing the trac bar, put anti-seize lube on the 1” threads.
4. Install the solid bushing end of the trac bar into the frame bracket using the stock bolt. Snug the bolt, but do
not tighten.
5. Center the rear axle assembly under the Jeep by measuring from the side of the frame rail to a tread line in
the center of your tire. Make sure you measure to the same place on both sides! You can center the axle by using
a ratchet strap if necessary, or by pushing on the side of the Jeep.
6. Adjust the track bar to fit the centered axle assembly. Install the Johnny Joint® end into the housing bracket
and install the greasable bolt through the hole. Snug the bolt, but do night tighten.
8. Remeasure your rear axle assembly to make sure it’s centered. Readjust it if necessary.
9. Now go back and tighten and torque all of the bolts.
Mounting bolts at the frame and housing = 50 ft. lbs.
Jam nut = really really tight!
10. Confirm that the Johnny Joint® is straight and in a relatively neutral position, and that the bushing at the
frame is straight and not in any kind of bind. If anything is misaligned readjust it and retighten it before use!
NOTE: Check torque specs regularly!