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EVO source wording says: These rear lower control arm skids with shock relocation bracket built in will give you 1.5 inches of increased ground clearance under the lower control arm and raise the lower shock mount 2 inches for max articulation.. Verify position, lift-height range, shock/spring/control-arm pairing, bracket requirements, alignment impact, and whether this is a standalone part or a component of an EVO system.

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EVO Manufacturing

EVO MFG ROCKSTAR SKIDS 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 RockStar Skids These rear lower control arm skids with shock relocation bracket built in will give you 1.5 inches of increased ground clearance under the lower control arm and raise the lower shock mount 2 inches for max articulation. • Bolt on • Laser Cut, CNC Bent 3/16 Steel Plate • Adds 1.5" of much needed ground clearance • Allows for maximum use of shock travel under articulation • Fully boxed skid on bottom • Powercoated Black • Proudly Made in the USA Note: This kit raises the rear lower shock location approximately 1.5”. It is recommended that you cycle your suspension before and after installation and check for travel and interference issues. This kit requires cutting and grinding. This kit may require new (shorter) rear swaybar endlinks and/or coil spring retainers. Welding recommended INSTALLATION TIME 2-4 HOURS Download PDF Instructions: EVO-1038.pdf WARNING: This.

SKU

EVO-1038

Price

$177.57

Role

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For EVO MFG ROCKSTAR SKIDS FOR JK/JKU, do not treat the title alone as final fitment or install proof. EVO source wording says: These rear lower control arm skids with shock relocation bracket built in will give you 1.5 inches of increased ground clearance under the lower control arm and raise the lower shock mount 2 inches for max articulation.. Verify position, lift-height range, shock/spring/control-arm pairing, bracket requirements, alignment impact, and whether this is a standalone part or a component of an EVO system. Use the EVO source page and any captured instruction link before quoting final labor or dependencies.

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- EVO product-type guidance plus source install wording: These rear lower control arm skids with shock relocation bracket built in will give you 1.5 inches of increased ground clearance under the lower control arm and raise the lower shock mount 2 inches for max articulation.

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

- EVO Manufacturing source page: https://evomfg.com/products/evo-mfg-rockstar-skids-for-jk-jku

- Fitment summary: 2007-2018 JK Wrangler Armor & steps record from vendor catalog data. Status: verified; verify vehicle-specific fitment before purchase.

- EVO local source capture: 2026-04-27T02:00:14.278Z.

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

For bolt-on parts, the last check is the exact vehicle and option setup: year/model/trim, sensors or cameras, lights, winch or recovery plan, finish, related brackets, and whether the customer is installing it or sending it to a shop.

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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
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Fact summary

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