Install notes and evidence

EVO source wording says: The factory JK Transmission crossmember is weak and volernable to damage being that it is mostly unprotected and the lowest part of the chassis.. Verify body/platform, 2-door/4-door, engine/transmission/skid coverage, drilling/cutting/welding, finish, and whether matching armor or hardware is required.

Product-specific install PDFs or videos are not captured for this record yet. Treat this as a source gap before quote, checkout, or labor planning.

Armor & stepsSource-captured candidateProduct image available

EVO Manufacturing

Jeep Wrangler HD PROTEK TRANSMISSION CROSSMEMBER JK (BLACK) 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Vendor fitment: 2012-2018 JK Wrangler. Armor & steps fitment from the vendor source. Confirm final options and fitment on the vendor page before purchase.

EVO MFG 2012-2018 Jeep Wrangler HD ProTek Transmission Crossmember JK (BLACK) The factory JK Transmission crossmember is weak and volernable to damage being that it is mostly unprotected and the lowest part of the chassis. It is also expensive to replace with factory components. The EVO MFG HD Crossmember addresses this with a 3/16” plate steel construction, laser cut and CNC formed alternative the is significantly stronger and much more cost effective than a factory replacement. Best of both worlds, Cheaper and stronger. Its shape is the same as factory and includes all threaded inserts for retention off all factory and aftermarket skid plates. Fully boxed constuction for 2012+ model year Jeep Wrangler JK/JKU Section welded to keep a truer part, minimizing heat warp Easy install, No cutting or drilling required Powdercoated Black finish INSTALLATION TIME 1-2 HOURS Download PDF.

SKU

EVO-1145B

Price

$299.51

Role

review candidate

Preview on my Jeep Vendor/source

Fitment and build notes

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.

Readiness

Fitment statusBuilt from a manufacturer product record, but still needs exact vehicle setup, install evidence, dependencies, and selected variant review before purchase or quote.Source-captured candidate

Evidence levelThe manufacturer product page is captured. Product-specific install PDFs, dependency mapping, owner/shop evidence, and final approval may still be missing.Manufacturer page captured

Install docsNo product-specific install PDF, install support link, or official video is captured for this record yet.Source needed

Product imageProduct image available

Purchase pathUse for build planning or a shop quote

Visual prioritymedium

Source-backed facts

Fact summary

Models: JK Wrangler; Years: 2012-2018; Source: evomfg.com; Captured: 2026-04-27