Installation Instructions
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1. QO Remove the front coil springs per the factory service manual instructions for your vehicle HINT A coil spring compressor is useful for removal Depending on the application it may be necessary to completely or partially remove any of the following components before spring can be free from upper mount Shock Absorber Swaybar Brake Line ABS Wire Lower Suspension Arm Track Bar Steering Drag Link Spring Retainer Clip Q PREPARE UPPER SPRING MOUNT On Wrangler TJ and Grand Cherokee ZJ models the bump stop holder is secured to the upper spring mount with a single bolt that is accessible once the rubber bump stop is removed On some Cherokee XJ and Comanchee MJ models however the bump stop holder is welded to the spring mount Specific instructions are provided for vehicles with weld on bump stop holders IMPORTANT Some Cherokee XJ and Comanchee MJ models utilize welded bump stop holders which must be cut and removed according to the following instructions JKS Adjustable Coil Over Spacer Installation For removal of bolt on bump stop holder QO Pry the rubber bump stop jounce bumper free from the bump stop holder Q Locate and remove the bolt that secures the bump stop holder to the upper spring mount Remove the bump stop holder and spacer if equipped from the upper spring mount QO Remove the rubber isolator pad from the upper spring mount Wee Upper lt Rubber Spri2. JKS Installation Instructions Product Adjustable Coil Over Spacer Part Number PN 2200 Welcome CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of anew JKS ACOS system 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 JKS Adjustable Coil Over Spacer Installation Important MOST VEHICLES REQUIRE additional parts or modifications to accommodate the immediate increase in ride height provided by the ACOS system DO NOT EXCEED maximum range of adjustment see illustration on page 3 Tools Required Metric Standard Socket Wrench Set 8mm and 5 16 Allen Wrenches Tape Measure Spray Lubricant WD 40 or similar Anti Seize Lubricant Hydraulic Floor Jack Coil Spring Compressor Die Grinder with Cut Off Wheel or Reciprocating Saw and Grinding Wheel 10mm x 1 5p Tap Satin Black Spray Paint Factory Service Manual recommended COO 00000000Q Asterisk denotes tools that are not required for some applications Thoroughly read instructions first to determine which tools will be required for your application PN 2200 Parts __ DESCRIPTION Threaded Tube gold We 6 M AY q anne Page 1 of 3 Installation L REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRINGS
3. S ON SPRING MOUNT O Rotate the Transfer Ring A until inner threads are even with top edge of Threaded Tube C O Slide the pre assembled ACOS unit all the way on to the upper spring mount If necessary remove any debris or obstructions that prevent Threaded Tube C from seating cleanly against top surface of upper spring mount Pe Sa Gap gt A HINT Transfer Ring A should not make contact with upper spring mount at this time If necessary adjust Transfer Ring away from top surface of spring mount O Apply anti seize lubricant to the 10mm x 55mm Cap Bolt G and insert through Bump Stop F and Bump Stop Support E Thread bolt completely into hole in the center of upper spring mount but do NOT tighten HINT Raised surface of Bump Stop Support E must face up and fully engage bottom of Threaded Tube C QO Now rotate the Transfer Ring A up until it contacts the flat surface above it gt hs No Gap pN O Unthread the 10mm x 55mm Cap Bolt G a few turns so Threaded Tube C can be lowered slightly Then rotate the Transfer Ring A one half turn up towards flat surface above Q Slowly tighten 10mm x 55mm Cap Bolt G into the coil spring mount until sides of Bump Stop F begin to bulge Do NOT overtighten JKS Adjustable Coil Over Spacer Installation L SET ADJUSTER RING FOR DESIRED RIDE HEIGHT Once the Adjustable Coil Over Spacer is installed front ride height is determ
4. ined by measuring the distance between top of Transfer Ring A and bottom of Isolator Pad D and subtracting 3 4 0 75 in ae x L____ WN X 3 4 RIDE HEIGHT Represents increase in ride height over OE suspension A WARNING DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM RANGE OF ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT RANGE MINIMUM 1 1 2 1 50 in MAXIMUM 3 3 4 3 75 in O Apply spray lubricant to Threaded Tube C and rotate Adjuster Ring B to desired position QO Tighten recessed bolt in Adjuster Ring B to lock in position PN 2200 L RE INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRINGS QO Re install the front coil springs per the factory service manual instructions for your vehicle HINT A coil spring compressor is useful for installation QO Also re install any of the components that were removed during the REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRINGS step of this installation A ATTENTION INSTALLER IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING SHOCK ABSORBERS Most vehicles will require additional parts or modifications to accommodate the increase in ride height provided by the ACOS system To prevent the coil springs from becoming unseated during maximum suspension extension correct length shock absorbers must be installed Operation Future ride height adjustments should be made with NO LOAD on the front coil springs and the suspension at FULL DROOP NEVER turn Adjuster Ring B while under tension and ALWAYS apply spray
5. lubricant to Threaded Tube C before adjusting Maintenance Regular cleaning with pressurized water is recommended to maximize ease of operation and reliability 2006 JKS Manufacturing Inc amp Aftermarketing LLC Revision Date 8 2 2006 Page 3 of 3
6. ng Isolator Pad Mount gt C gt f e J OE Spacer if equipped Stop Holder on Rubber Bump Stop For removal of weld on bump stop holder QO Pry the rubber bump stop jounce bumper free from the bump stop holder Q Locate the flat washer that is welded to the spring mount inside the bump stop holder QO Measure the distance between the bottom of flat washer and the lower edge of bump stop holder Transfer the position of the flat washer to the outside of bump stop holder L N Da Upper Rubber Spring Isolator Pad Mount m lt Bump Stop Holder lt Rubber Bump Stop ODE PN 2200 O Cut away the lower portion of bump stop holder until even with bottom of flat washer DO NOT CUT OFF FLAT WASHER HINT A die grinder with cut off wheel or reciprocating saw is useful for cutting bump stop holder O Grind away any remaining portion of bump stop holder that protrudes beyond flat washer At the same time remove any debris from surface of flat washer HINT A grinding wheel is useful for removing any additional material or debris QO Insert a 10mm x 1 5p tap straight into the flat washer to form a threaded hole The hole in flat washer should be the correct size If not enlarge the hole according to the size indicated on the tap QO Remove the rubber isolator pad from the upper spring mount QO Paint any exposed metal to prevent corrosion Page 2 of 3 L INSTALL ACO
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