JKS OGS962 - Manual

JKSOGS960 /JKSOGS962 JKS Steering Brace System Installation Page 1
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
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 first priority.
READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY to familiarize
yourself with the required skills and tools BEFORE at-
tempting installation.
Important
INSTALLATION REQUIRES WELDING to the unibody
chassis by a qualified welder or metal fabricator. A
bolt-on installation is not possible for this product.
CHECK STEERING GEAR TORQUE SPECS on a regu-
lar 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 first 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.
517-278-1226 • [email protected] • www.jksmfg.com
491 W. Garfield Avenue, Coldwater, MI 49036