Install notes and evidence

EVO source wording says: Made from 3/16" Steel, Laser Cut. 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.

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.

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PROTEK EXHAUST LOOP SKID (BLACK) FOR JLU 3.6L 2018 - 2020

Vendor fitment: 2018-2020 JL Wrangler. Armor & steps fitment from the vendor source. Confirm final options and fitment on the vendor page before purchase.

EVO MFG JLU 3.6L Protek Exhaust Loop Skid The driver side exhaust connection on the Jeep Wrangler JLU 3.6L is a complex configuration of exhaust tubing that rests below the frame and therefore extremely vulnerable to trail damage. The EVO MFG JLU 3.6L Protek Exhaust Loop Skid is designed specifically to give protection to these expensive exhaust components. Made from 3/16" Steel, Laser Cut and CNC Press Brake formed. Easy to install with normal hand tools. No drilling, cutting or welding required. All required installation hardware included. Requires installation of EVO-3039/3039B. EVO-3040/3040B Not compatible with Long Arm Kits or Front Control Arm Drops/Overland Brackets. THIS PRODUCT ON FITS 2018-2020 INSTALLATION TIME 1-1.5 HOURS

SKU

EVO-3040B

Price

$153.89

Role

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For PROTEK EXHAUST LOOP SKID (BLACK) FOR JLU 3.6L 2018 - 2020, do not treat the title alone as final fitment or install proof. EVO source wording says: Made from 3/16" Steel, Laser Cut. 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.

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- EVO product-type guidance plus source install wording: Made from 3/16" Steel, Laser Cut

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

- EVO Manufacturing source page: https://evomfg.com/products/protek-exhaust-loop-skid-black-for-jlu-3-6l

- Vendor catalog fitment summary: Vendor fitment: 2018-2020 JL Wrangler. Armor & steps fitment from the vendor source. Confirm final options and fitment on the vendor page before purchase.

- EVO local source capture: 2026-04-27T02:00:14.281Z.

Fitment and build notes

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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

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Purchase pathUse for build planning or a shop quote

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Fact summary

Models: JL Wrangler; Years: 2018-2020; Source: evomfg.com; Captured: 2026-04-27