Install evidence

EVO source wording says: *Fits all year JKs (2012 included) 3/16” Steel Skid Protects Exhaust Crossover and the exhaust loop on 2012 JKs. Treat this as a suspension-system install. Verify lift height, stage/options, shock choice, control arms, track bars, driveshaft/brake-line needs, bump stops, wheel and tire plan, and JL/JT/JK fitment before checkout.

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2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler PROTEK EXHAUST /TRANNY CROSS-MEMBER SKID FOR JK/JKU

Vendor fitment: 2007-2018 JK Wrangler. Armor & steps fitment from the vendor source. Confirm final options and fitment on the vendor page before purchase.

EVO MFG ProTek JK Exhaust Skid *Fits all year JKs (2012 included) 3/16” Steel Skid Protects Exhaust Crossover and the exhaust loop on 2012 JKs Protect the expensive to replace factory transmission crossmember 100% Bolt On with factory and supplied hardware Works on both Manual and Automatic JKs Powdercoated Black Notes: EVO-1093B not compatible with LONG ARM Kits (Weight: 30lbs) INSTALLATION TIME 1-2 HOURS WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including silica, crystalline which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

SKU

EVO-1093B

Price

$234.40

Role

review candidate

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For 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler PROTEK EXHAUST /TRANNY CROSS-MEMBER SKID FOR JK/JKU, do not treat the title alone as final fitment or install proof. EVO source wording says: *Fits all year JKs (2012 included) 3/16” Steel Skid Protects Exhaust Crossover and the exhaust loop on 2012 JKs. Treat this as a suspension-system install. Verify lift height, stage/options, shock choice, control arms, track bars, driveshaft/brake-line needs, bump stops, wheel and tire plan, and JL/JT/JK fitment before checkout. Use the EVO product page for current options and captured instruction links for install evidence before quoting final labor or dependencies.

Sources

- EVO product-type guidance plus source install wording: *Fits all year JKs (2012 included) 3/16” Steel Skid Protects Exhaust Crossover and the exhaust loop on 2012 JKs

- No exact EVO product-specific instruction PDF was captured in this pass.

- EVO Manufacturing source page: https://evomfg.com/products/07-protek-exhaust-tranny-cross-member-skid-for-jk-jku

- Vendor catalog fitment summary: Vendor fitment: 2007-2018 JK Wrangler. Armor & steps fitment from the vendor source. Confirm final options and fitment on the vendor page before purchase.

- EVO local source capture: 2026-04-27T02:00:14.276Z.

Fitment and build notes

Vendor catalog record promoted for browsing. Final fitment, install dependencies, and shopper selection still require review before checkout.

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Fitment statusBuilt from a source-backed product record. Confirm the exact vehicle setup and selected variant before purchase or quote.Source-backed candidate

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Purchase pathUse for build planning or a shop quote

Visual prioritymedium

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Fact summary

Models: JK Wrangler; Years: 2007-2018; Source: evomfg.com; Captured: 2026-04-27