JKS 2944 User manual

Installation
Instructions
JKS Rear Lower Shock Extension Installation PN 2944 Page 1 of 2
Product: Rear Lower Shock Extensions
Part Number: PN 2944
Application: Jeep Wrangler TJ, 1997-06
Welcome
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase
of new JKS Rear Lower Shock Extensions! At
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
INSTALLATION OF SHOCK EXTENSIONS
relocates the rear lower shock mounts
1-3/4” away from the axle housing for
additional clearance.
Tools Required
Metric/Standard Socket Wrench Set
1/2” Open End Wrench
Torque Wrench
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 QTY
A Extension Brackets 2
B Steel Sleeves 2
C 5/16” x 7/8” Bolts 2
D 5/16” SAE Flat Washers 4
E 5/16” Nylock Nuts 2
F 1/2” x 2-1/2” Bolts 2
G 1/2” SAE Flat Washers 4
H 1/2” Ovalok Nuts 2

JKS Rear Lower Shock Extension Installation PN 2944 Page 2 of 2
Installation
1. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBERS
Remove the nut and bolt that secures the rear
shock absorber to the axle. Retain hardware
for re-installation.
Remove shock absorber from the lower mount
and move it out of the way.
2. INSTALL EXTENSION BRACKET
Slide narrow end of Shock Extension (A) into
factory lower shock mount on axle.
Align the small hole in the bracket with the small
hole on the factory shock mount and insert a
5/16” x 7/8” Bolt (C) with 5/16” Flat Washer (D)
HINT: Insert bolt from bracket side so that
threaded end points forward.
Install a 5/16” Nylock Nut (E) with another
5/16” Flat Washer (D) onto bolt, but do not
tighten yet.
Slide the supplied Steel Sleeve (B) into the
Extension Bracket (A) and align with the original
shock mounting holes.
Insert 1/2” x 2-1/2” Bolt (F) with 1/2” Flat
Washer (G) into the original shock mounting
hole and through the Extension Bracket (A) and
Steel Sleeve (B). HINT: Sleeve prevents shock
mount and bracket from collapsing when 1/2”
bolt is tightened.
Secure bolt to shock mount by installing a
1/2” Ovalok Nut (H) with 1/2” Flat Washer (G)
on other end.
Using a torque wrench, tighten the 1/2” Bolt (F)
to 65 ft-lbs. Then tighten the 5/16” Bolt (C) to
35 ft-lbs.
3. RE-INSTALL SHOCK ABSORBERS
Slide the shock absorber into the wide end of
Extension Bracket (A) and secure with the
original shock mounting hardware.
Using a torque wrench, tighten original shock
mounting bolt to 65 ft-lbs.
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Revision Date 12/2/2006