JKS 9602 - Manual

JKS9602 JKS Shock Conversion Installation Page 1
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Product: Shock Conversions
Part Number: JKS9602
Welcome
CONGRATULATIONS on purchasing new Shock Con-
versions 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 impor-
tant installation and maintenance information.
Important
MUST BE INSTALLED with JKS decal facing you (away
from vehicle), and 1/2” x 2-1/4” Bolt (C) parallel to axle.
INSTALLATION OF SHOCK CONVERSION effectively
reduces static length of shock absorber by 1.10”.
Parts
Description Part # QTY
A Shock Conversion 03069 2
B M20 Nylock Nut 40187 2
C 1/2” x 2-1/4” Bolt 13212 2
Tools Required
 Metric/Standard Socket Wrench Set
 Torque Wrench
 Bench Vice
 Factory Service Manual (recommended)
* Asterisk denotes tools that are not required for some applications.
Thoroughly read instructions first to determine which tools will be re-
quired for your application.
Installation
‰ 1. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBERS
 Remove the front wheels to provide unrestricted
access to shock absorbers.
 Remove front “stem” type shock absorbers per
factory service manual instructions for vehicle.
‰ 2. INSTALL SHOCK CONVERSION ONTO
SHOCK ABSORBER
 Insert bushing sleeve into upper bushing of shock
absorber. The proper sleeve size is 1/2” ID x 5/8”
OD x 1.31” long. HINT: If bushing sleeves were not
provided with shock absorbers, or if size is incor-
rect, it may be necessary to order Rancho© PN
52677 or equivalent from any suspension parts
supplier.
 Slide top end of shock absorber into Shock Con-
version (A) until mounting holes align.
 Insert 1/2” x 2-1/4” Bolt (C) and thread into welded
nut.
 Secure Shock Conversion (A) in a vice and
tighten the 1/2” Bolt (C) to 60 ft-lbs. using a torque
wrench.
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