Evo ProTek skids install
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ttfhell
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I think MTG and I installed pretty close to the first or second one of these kits. We read the directions wrong and actually lifted the tranny off of the bolts. That was fun.
You guys and your Tranny fun.
Stegertime
Caught the Bug
This was the biggest help for me. other than that, piece of cake. I didn't even have to lift if off the ground to install all of this and i've only got a hockey puck on my springs, you'll do fine!:rock:
Silver Surfer
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Biggest thing is work your way back and take the oem cross-member off.after that the install is easy I did mine on a 12 2dr I jacked up my transfer case up a couple inches to get the trans plate to mount on. the transfer case bolts are a PITA to get off and on. 16 swivel will help a lot gloves also if you value your knuckles at all.
dillard09
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MotoMatthew
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The manual tranny version is a much easier install.
dillard09
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Got the skids installed except the crossmember skid. I have to say the 08 was very easy. The tranny skid is just the bolts on the tranny pan just like the oil pan. Pull the bolts, put up the skid, and bolt back up. The tranny did leak a bit when I pulled the bolts but got it back up. Ole Betsy is down at ORE for a retorqe and a locker issue and they are going to modify the crossmember skid and install it for me. Thanks for your your input and help guys!
USMC Wrangler
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I'm installing these very soon on my 13 JKU. 16mm ratcheting wrench and the auto trans skid are due to arrive today. The other two skids are already here. Thanks for this thread in addition to Eddie's write-up and answering my silly questions on the thread I started... :thumb:
AU Bronc N JK
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Very easy install. I just installed mine on my 2015 with manual tans!! Great product from The folks at ORE!!
LeighP
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Fitted the engine skid section on the weekend.
Was straight forward, that tip on the masking tape over the corner holes is a time saver.
The rest of the skid components will go on after the dealer service at the end of the month.....don't want them to complain they couldn't check something because the skids were in the way, lol.
Was straight forward, that tip on the masking tape over the corner holes is a time saver.
The rest of the skid components will go on after the dealer service at the end of the month.....don't want them to complain they couldn't check something because the skids were in the way, lol.
LeighP
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Added the rest of the EVO Pro-Tek skid system today....the trans and exhaust/crossmember skid.
Not too difficult, but some of the nuts you have to remove are bloody tight. The Wayalife published "how to" thread is awesome......EVO could take some suggestions from that for their instructions....which aren't brilliant.
The flex head 16mm wrench is a 'must have"....would have been a bear to get those trans mount nuts without it.
Not too difficult, but some of the nuts you have to remove are bloody tight. The Wayalife published "how to" thread is awesome......EVO could take some suggestions from that for their instructions....which aren't brilliant.
The flex head 16mm wrench is a 'must have"....would have been a bear to get those trans mount nuts without it.
USMC Wrangler
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Well done!
Edit:
I used the fixed ratcheting version. I will be adding the other one to my tool box before my first transmission service.
Edit:
I used the fixed ratcheting version. I will be adding the other one to my tool box before my first transmission service.
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