Owner's manual

JKSOGS168JKS OE Replacement Rear Tackbar Bracket Installation

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INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

Product: OE Replacement Rear Trackbar Bracket

Part Number: JKSOGS168

Applications: Jeep Wrangler JK, 2007+ (rear)

Welcome

CONGRATULATIONS on purchasing a new OE Replace-

ment Rear Trackbar Bracket from JKS Manufacturing.

We are committed to providing you with the best products

available and your satisfaction is our rst priority.

PLEASE READ these Installation Instructions carefully,

and save them for future reference, as they contain impor-

tant installation and maintenance information.

Important

INSTALLATION REQUIRES WELDING by a qualied

welder or metal fabricator.

Tools Required

 Metric/Standard Socket Wrench Set

 Torque Wrench

 Tape Measure

 Die Grinder with Cut-Off Wheel

(for removing factory brackets)

 Grinding Wheel

 6” Clamp or larger (or similar tool to hold bracket in

place during welding)

 Welding Equipment

 Satin Black Spray Paint

 Angle Measuring Tool

 Anti-Seize Lubricant *

 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.

Recommended Upgrade

For maximum strength and to prevent future damage

from occurring, we strongly recommend the

installation of our optional Rear Trackbar

Brace JKSOGS169.

517-278-1226 • tech@jksmfg.com • www.jksmfg.com

491 W. Gareld Avenue, Coldwater, MI 49036

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Product: OE Replacement Rear Trackbar Bracket Part Number: JKSOGS168 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Applications: Jeep Wrangler JK, 2007+ (rear) 517-278-1226 • tech@jksmfg.com • www.jksmfg.com 491 W.
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Installation 1. REMOVE REAR TRACK BAR Remove rear track bar mounting hardware from axle and chassis brackets per the factory service manual instructions for your vehicle. Retain original hardware. Remove rear track bar from vehicle. 2. REMOVE FACTORY TRACK BAR BRACKET FROM AXLE Distance from center of track bar mounting hole to edge of factory bump stop pad is exactly 3.375”. Inspect factory track bar bracket on rear axle housing. Locate areas that are welded to the axle tube.
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4. REINSTALL REAR TRACK BAR Apply anti-seize lubricant to bolt threads of original track bar mounting hardware. Insert axle end of track bar into Replacement Bracket first. Loosely install original mounting hardware. Mount chassis end of track bar and loosely install original mounting hardware. IMPORTANT: Vehicle must be on level ground with coil springs supporting the full vehicle weight before mounting hardware is tightened.