JKS 9608 User manual
JKS Bar Pin Adapter Installation PN 9608 Page 1 of 2
Installation
Instructions
Product: Bar Pin Adapters™
Part Number: PN 9608
Welcome
CONGRATULATIONS on purchasing new Bar
Pin Adapters from JKS Manufacturing. We are
committed to providing you with the best
products available and your satisfaction is our
first priority.
PLEASE READ these Installation Instructions
carefully, and save them for future reference,
as they contain important installation and
maintenance information.
Important
COMPATIBLE WITH Racing Shocks using
1/2" ID spherical bearings.
INSTALLATION OF BAR PIN ADAPTERS
effectively reduces the static length of shock
absorber by 0.40”
Tools Required
Metric/Standard Socket Wrench Set
Torque Wrench
Bench Vice or C-Clamp
Hammer and Punch *
Sanding or Grinding Wheel *
Factory Service Manual (recommended)
* Asterisk denotes tools that are not required for some
applications. Thoroughly read instructions first to
determine which tools will be required for your
application.
Parts
DESCRIPTION PART # QTY
ACross Pin / Block Combo PN 9608BP 2
BMounting Block PN 96080B 2
C1/8” Roll Pin PN 64083 2
DM10 x 50mm Hex Bolt PN 40698 4
ESplit Washer PN 40253 4
F Composite Cone PN 96060D 2
G1/8” Spacers PN 960601 2
JKS Bar Pin Adapter Installation PN 9608 Page 2 of 2
Installation
1. MOUNT BAR PIN ADAPTER TO
SHOCK ABSORBER
Slide a 1/8” Spacer (G) onto Cross Pin (A).
HINT: Do not use 1/8” Spacers if installing
shocks with 5/8” wide bearings, such as
Bilstein.
Insert Cross Pin (A) through spherical bearing.
Slide remaining Mounting Block (B) onto
opposite end of Cross Pin (A), making sure bolt
and roll pin holes are correctly positioned.
Squeeze Mounting Blocks together to slightly
compress Composite Cone (F) until bolt and
roll pin holes align. HINT: A bench vice or
C-clamp is useful for compressing cone. Do
NOT compress any more than necessary to
align holes.
Tap the 1/8” Roll Pin (C) through Mounting
Block (B) and corresponding hole in Cross
Pin (A).
2. MOUNT SHOCK TO VEHICLE
Clean any dirt or debris from the upper shock
mounting surface on chassis. HINT: A sanding
or grinding wheel is useful for removing any
stubborn material.
Place a Split Washer (E) on each of the
M10 x 50mm Hex Bolts (D).
Position Bar Pin Adapter on mounting surface
of chassis bracket. Insert Hex Bolts through
blocks and original shock mounting holes.
HINT: Blocks must lay completely flat against
mounting surface.
Using a torque wrench, tighten mounting bolts
to 35-40 ft-lbs.
©2009 JKS Manufacturing, Inc & Aftermarketing, LLC
Revision Date 7/27/2009
