JKS 9100 - Manual (Page 5)

JKS9100 JKS Switchblade Swaybar Installation Page 5
 Now that you know the modified Connecting Rod
(H) length for your application, you will need to cut
them to size.
If your modified length is 4.5” or greater, proceed
to step 7a. If your modified length is less than
4.5”, skip ahead to step 7b.
Step 7a
A modified Connecting Rod length of 4.5” or greater is
achieved by removing an equal portion of threaded mate-
rial from each end.
 Subtract the modified Connecting Rod length from
the overall length of 9” and then divide by 2 to de-
termine the amount of excess material to remove
from each end. HINT: For instance, if the modified
Connecting Rod length for your application is 7”,
the amount of material to remove from each end
will be 1”.
Example: 9 - 7 = 2 and 2 ÷ 2 = 1
Connecting Rod
(overall)
Length to Remove
(total)
9"
Connecting Rod
(Modified)
Length to Remove
(overall)
Length to Remove
(each side)
2
Connecting Rod
(Modified)
 Skip to Step 7c
Step 7b
A modified Connecting Rod length shorter than 4.5” is
achieved by using a portion of the threaded material at
each end of a single rod and discarding the rest.
 Subtract 1.5” from the modified Connecting Rod
length to determine the amount of threaded rod
required for your application. HINT: For instance,
if the modified Connecting Rod length for your ap-
plication is 4”, the amount of threaded rod needed
is 2.5”.
Example: 4 - 1.5 = 2.5”
Connecting Rod
(modified)
Length Required
1.5"
 Proceed to Step 7c
Step C
The Connecting Rods (H) are loosely installed on the
Blade Arms (A & B) by the manufacturer and must be re-
moved before they are modified.
 Unthread the Connecting Rod (H) with Rod End
(I) and 1/2” Jam Nuts (K) from the Gimbal Joint
Assembly (G).
 Remove Rod End (I) from Connecting Rod (H), but
do not remove 1/2” Jam Nuts. HINT: Jam Nuts will
help stabilize and elevate the Connecting Rod for
easier cutting. They can also be used after cutting
to chase the threads and repair any damage.
 Using the information from Step 7a or 7b, mark
the Connecting Rod (H) to indicate the appropriate
locations to cut. HINT: Cut same amount of thread
material from each end.
 Using an appropriate cutting tool (such as a die
grinder with cutting wheel, or metal cutting saw),
carefully and squarely cut each end of the Con-
necting Rod (H) where previously marked.
 Now completely unthread both 1/2” Jam Nuts (K)
from Connecting Rod (H) and re-install. HINT: This
will help repair any thread damage that may have
occurred during the cutting process.
‰ 8. INSTALL END LINKS
 Apply a drop of medium strength thread locking
compound to the tip of threads at each end of
Connecting Rod (H).
 Completely thread Gimbal Joint Assembly (G) and
Rod End (I) back on to Connecting Rod, making
sure both ends have a corresponding 1/2” Jam Nut
(K).