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JKS Adjustable Tracbar and Heavy Duty Tie Rod: Part 2
Publish date: Mar 1, 2003
By:  Bob Mock
Source: Jeep at Off-Road.com

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Once you get the tie rod removed you need to remove the tracbar. Loosen and remove the lower mount and then use a tie rod separator to remove the rod end at the frame.
Here's where you'll be drilling the tapered mount.
 Using a 9'16" drill bit, drill out the top of the taper. You're doing this to make the top of the taper wider so that you can use the supplied bolt.
 The "Johnny Joint" on the trackbar has a smaller end and a bigger end. The smaller end will go towards the ground. Feed the supplied bolt through the small end.
 Here's a shot of the included tapered sleeve.
 This larger end will go against the frame mount.
 Put the bolt through the smaller end then put the tapered sleeve on then push the bolt through the frame mount slip on the washer and then the nut.
 Tighten the bolt to 85 ft/lb. and make sure that the tapered sleeve is not showing between the "Johnny Joint" and the frame mount. If it is, remove the tracbar and file the tapered sleeve so that there is no gap. The joint should fit tight against the frame mount. (Blue arrow)
 You'll see here another photo showing the correct orientation of the "Johnny Joint."
 Next adjust the lower end for proper length to center your axle underneath your Jeep. Then slide the lower mount up into the hole on the axle mount.
 Here's the new JKS tracbar installed.

It will be important to get the new tie rod ends adjusted at approximately the same length as the ones you just took off in order to keep your alignment close. After the install you should check the toe of the vehicle or have the alignment checked at a shop.

Go ahead and stick the rod ends into their proper holes. Loosely tighten the castle nuts to hold it in place. It is a good idea to grease these new joints before tightening the nut down. After greasing, go ahead and tighten the castle nuts and install the cotter pin. Do NOT leave out the cotter pin. It is of vital importance to keep the nut from coming loose,

And you're done. Now just throw your wheel back on and take it for a spin. While you may not really notice a much different drive you will have better function off road most likely less noise because of a worn out tracbar and now your axle will be centered under your Jeep.

 - Bob Mock
 

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