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INSTRUCTIONS
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.
JKS Steering Brace System Installation
Product: Steering Brace System™
Part Number: JKSOGS960 - JKSOGS962
Applications: Jeep® Cherokee XJ, 1984-01
517-278-1226 • tech@jksmfg.com • www.jksmfg.com
491 W. Garfield Avenue, Coldwater, MI 49036
JKSOGS960 /JKSOGS962
Parts
Description
A
Outer Chassis Plate (3/16")
B
Inner Chassis Plate (1/8")
C
Support Sleeves
D
Steering Gear Mounting Bolts
E
Flat Washers
F
Installation Spacers
G
Tow Hook Support Bracket
H
3/4" Solid Rod
ATTENTION INSTALLER
Review front bumper re-installation
section on page 5 BEFORE installing
product.
QTY
1
1
3
3
3
3
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- Page 1 491 W. Garfield Avenue, Coldwater, MI 49036 Parts 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.
- Page 2 5/8” – and more effective on the unibody chassis than standard drill bits. A pneumatic die grinder or dremel tool with carbide cutting attach- ment (shown) is also effective, particularly where clearance is limited. 2 Page JKSOGS960 /JKSOGS962 JKS Steering Brace System Installation...
- Page 3 Rod fills a factory tow hook support bracket hole both Chassis Plates (A & B) remain aligned and and ties the Inner and Outer Chassis Plates to- flush with chassis surface. gether during the welding portion of installation. Page 3 JKS Steering Brace System Installation JKSOGS960 /JKSOGS962...
- Page 4 HINT: For facing up. Clamp the non-slotted side of bracket to cleanest appearance, slotted holes can be filled the Outer Chassis Plate (A). completely and sanded smooth. 4 Page JKSOGS960 /JKSOGS962 JKS Steering Brace System Installation...
- Page 5 TRIAL FIT the parts to familiarize yourself with any installation complications. OPTION 3 requires pre-installation modifications to the Outer Chassis Plate, and is only suggested if OPTIONS 1 & 2 are not possible. Page 5 JKS Steering Brace System Installation JKSOGS960 /JKSOGS962...
- Page 6 Front Portion Rear Portion Maintenance Check Steering Gear Mounting Bolt (D) torque specifica- tions regularly. ©2013 JKS Manufacturing, Inc & Aftermarketing, LLC Revision Date 11/1/2013 OPTION 2 Modify Bumber Bracket Choose this option if the front bumper will not fit the reinforced chassis.
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