Install evidence

EVO source wording says: The lower rear shock and control arm mount on the JK is the lowest and most vulnerable component for impact and damage while on the trail.. 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.

Armor & stepsSource-backed candidateProduct image available

EVO Manufacturing

Jeep Wrangler JK PROTEK REAR SHOCK SKIDS 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

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 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK / JKU ProTek Rear Shock Skids The lower rear shock and control arm mount on the JK is the lowest and most vulnerable component for impact and damage while on the trail. The EVO MFG ProTek Rear Shock Skid gives the strength and protection needed to help protect your expensive and important suspension components. Fully bolt on with no required cutting or welding, this skid boxes in the rear control arm and shock mount with 3/16” steel and offers ramping flat skids to help you slide off obstacles and not get hang up. Comes with both driver and passenger sides skids, powder coated black for corrosion protection. Download PDF Instructions: EVO-1196B.pdf 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-1196B

Price

$162.77

Role

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What lift height is this for?

Suspension lift height

This is a 2.5-3 inch lift-height family. Verify the exact engine, drive side, spring-capacity variant, and loaded vehicle weight before quoting because those choices can change final stance.

Sources

- EVO Manufacturing product page: https://evomfg.com/products/07-jk-protek-rear-shock-skids

- Manufacturer instruction: EVO Manufacturing product source page

- Source text: 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.

Fitment and build notes

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

For a lift, the last check is the complete Jeep setup: exact year/model/trim, doors, engine, lift variant, target tire size, wheel width and offset/backspacing, bump stops, flare/fender clearance, gearing, spare support, added bumper/cargo weight, and whether a shop is installing it.

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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
Product imageProduct image available
Purchase pathUse for build planning or a shop quote
Visual prioritymedium
Source-backed facts

Fact summary

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