JKSOGS960 /JKSOGS962
JKS Steering Brace System Installation
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Weld edges and bottom seam of Tow Hook Sup-
port Bracket (G) to Outer Chassis Plate (A).
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Rosette weld slotted holes of Tow Hook Support
Bracket (G) to underside of chassis rail.
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Once all welding and final sanding/grinding is com
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plete, any bare metal must be painted to prevent
corrosion. There should be no exposed metal vis-
ible when painted properly.
5. MOUNT STEERING GEAR TO CHASSIS
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Place a Flat Washer (E) on each Steering Gear
Mounting Bolt (D) and insert bolts into Support
Sleeves (C) from the outboard side of chassis.
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Position steering gear against the inboard side of
chassis and align with mounting holes.
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Thread bolts into steering gear and tighten to 55-
60 ft-lb. using a torque wrench.
6. RE-INSTALL RELATED COMPONENTS
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Re-install radiator support bracket to original
mounting location. Enlarge the upper mounting
holes of support bracket if they don’t line up.
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Re-install front swaybar to original location.
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Install original tow hook on vertical surface of Tow
Hook Support Bracket (G) where welded to the
Outer Chassis Plate (A). Drill new mounting holes
using a 3/4” drill bit and install tow hook using
original mounting hardware.
ATTENTION INSTALLER
READ BEFORE INSTALLING
Additional modifications may be necessary
to re-install the front bumper to the reinforced
chassis. Once installed, the Chassis Plates
(A & B) increase the overall width of the
chassis rail, which may prevent the bumper
mounting brackets from fitting as intended.
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Review each of the following options
BEFORE
determining the best configuration for your applica
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tion.
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TRIAL FIT
the parts to familiarize yourself with any
installation complications.
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OPTION 3
requires pre-installation
modifications
to the Outer Chassis Plate, and is only suggested
if
OPTIONS 1 & 2
are not possible.