Installation – JKS 9603 User Manual
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JKS9603
JKS Bar Pin Eliminator Installation
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Installation
1. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBERS
Remove the front shock absorbers per factory
service manual instructions for your vehicle.
Remove factory bar pin from the lower shock ab-
sorber bushing. HINT: A hammer and punch may
be useful for removing factory bar pin.
Inspect shock bushings for wear and deterioration.
If new bushings are needed, replace with standard
5/8” ID hourglass type bushings before installing
Bar Pin Eliminators.
2. MOUNT BAR PIN ELIMINATOR TO
SHOCK ABSORBER
Apply a thin coating of wheel bearing grease to
the Cross Pin (A).
Insert Cross Pin (A) through lower bushing of
shock absorber.
Slide a Mounting Block (B) onto one end of Cross
Pin (A). Align the mounting holes, and insert a
5/16” x 1-3/4” Bolt (C).
Slide remaining Mounting Block (B) onto opposite
end of Cross Pin (A).
IMPORTANT: This product is designed to preload
the shock absorber bushings for maximum bush-
ing performance and longevity. Therefore, you
should find it necessary to compress the bushing
approximately 1/16” to 1/8” before the mounting
bolts can be inserted.
If you are able to install the mounting blocks with-
out compressing the shock bushing, insert a SAE
5/8” flat washer (not supplied) between the bush-
ing and Mounting Block to ensure proper bushing
preload.
Squeeze Mounting Blocks (B) together to com-
press the shock absorber bushing until mounting
holes align.
HINT: A bench vice or C-clamp is use-
ful for compressing shock absorber bushing.
Insert the remaining 5/16” x 1-3/4” Bolt (C) through
mounting hole to secure Bar Pin Eliminator to
shock absorber.
3. RE-INSTALL SHOCK ABSORBERS
Install shock absorber to upper mount per factory
service manual instructions.
Clean any dirt or debris from the lower shock
mounting surface on axle bracket.
HINT: A sand-
ing or grinding wheel is useful for removing any
stubborn material.
Position Bar Pin Eliminator on mounting surface
of axle bracket and guide the 5/16” x 1-3/4” Bolts
(C) through original shock mounting holes.
HINT:
Mounting Blocks (B) of Bar Pin Eliminator must lay
completely flat against mounting surface of axle
bracket.
Secure Bar Pin Eliminator to axle bracket by
threading 5/16” Nylock Nuts (D) onto the 5/16” x
1-3/4” Bolts (C).
Using a torque wrench, tighten mounting hardware
to 35-45 ft-lbs.
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Revision Date 10/30/2013