JKSOGS960 /JKSOGS962
JKS Steering Brace System Installation
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ATTENTION INSTALLER
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING
DUAL STEERING BRACE SYSTEM
The following instructions refer to installation of a
single Steering Brace System (PN OGS960) on the
driver-side chassis rail only. For a dual Steering Brace
System (PN OGS962), the additional parts should be
installed on the passenger-side chassis rail using the
same procedures.
NOTE:
Some vehicles are factory equipped with
steering gear mounting holes on both chassis rails.
Otherwise, it will be necessary to drill new holes on
the passenger-side chassis rail to accommodate the
supplied Support Sleeves.
Installation
1. PREPARE DRIVER-SIDE CHASSIS RAIL
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The following items must be removed from the
chassis rail, along with any other components that
prevent the Chassis Plates (A & B) from fitting
flush against mounting surface. Refer to factory
service manual for specific instructions.
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Tow Hook & Bracket
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Lower Radiator Support Bracket
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Front Swaybar
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Front Bumper & Bracket
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Unbolt the steering gear and adapter plate from
the chassis. Temporarily secure the steering gear
out of the way – it should not be necessary to
disconnect fluid lines or steering shaft. Discard
steering gear adapter plate.
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Test fit the Inner and Outer Chassis Plates (A & B)
to the chassis rail. Mark an outline of each plate
onto chassis surface.
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Completely remove all paint/primer, weld slag/
spatter, or other debris from chassis surface
(inboard and outboard side) until bare metal is
exposed.
HINT:
A die grinder with sanding wheel, disc
sander, or similar tool is useful for cleaning chas
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sis surface.
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Test fit the Inner and Outer Chassis Plates (A &
B) again to check for flush fitment against chassis
surface, and to ensure all debris has been re-
moved from the necessary areas.
2. ENLARGE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING
HOLES IN CHASSIS
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Locate the three (3) steering gear mounting holes
on the inboard and outboard side of chassis rail.
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Enlarge the inboard and outboard mounting holes
to approximately 5/8” – or until narrow end of Sup-
port Sleeves (C) can be inserted.
HINT:
A uni-bit (step-drill bit) is useful for enlarging
holes to 5/8” – and more effective on the unibody
chassis than standard drill bits. A pneumatic die
grinder or dremel tool with carbide cutting attach
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ment (shown) is also effective, particularly where
clearance is limited.
