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EVO source wording says: Manufactured from 3/16” Laser cut steel and CNC press brake formed one piece sections that minimize excess heat and weld shrinkage which ensures a truer axle after install.. 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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EVO Manufacturing

PROTEK FRONT AXLE ARMOR DANA 44 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 JK ProTek Front Axle Armor Dana44 JK/JKU The JK Front axle is prone to bending causing a costly replacement. The EVO MFG JK ProTek Front Axle Truss is specifically designed to give the axle ample strength to prevent deflection. Manufactured from 3/16” Laser cut steel and CNC press brake formed one piece sections that minimize excess heat and weld shrinkage which ensures a truer axle after install. Less heat, less chance of axle warping and easier install. Integrated 3/16” steel backbone through center of main truss sections collectively add to 9/16” total backbone bracing. Secondary ¼” steel differential bridge connects left and right truss sections over cast differential center section giving a extremely strong one piece integrated truss system covering the entire axle end to end. Secondly the differential bridge allows for no need to weld to the differential casting which.

SKU

EVO-220-44

Price

$306.01

Role

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For PROTEK FRONT AXLE ARMOR DANA 44 JK/JKU, do not treat the title alone as final fitment or install proof. EVO source wording says: Manufactured from 3/16” Laser cut steel and CNC press brake formed one piece sections that minimize excess heat and weld shrinkage which ensures a truer axle after install.. 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 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: Manufactured from 3/16” Laser cut steel and CNC press brake formed one piece sections that minimize excess heat and weld shrinkage which ensures a truer axle after install.

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

- EVO Manufacturing source page: https://evomfg.com/products/protek-front-axle-armor-dana-44-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: 2026-04-27T02:00:14.276Z.

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.

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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