Overview
The Poison Spyder 18-56-025 is a heavier replacement for the factory trans-mount cross member on 2012–2015 Jeep Wrangler JK models. It works with automatic or manual transmissions and fits 2-door and 4-door bodies.
The factory cross member uses 1/8-inch sheet metal on top and 14-gauge stamped metal below. This part has a top plate 33% thicker and a bottom plate twice as thick, both in 3/16-inch steel.
External dimensions and bolt locations match the factory unit, so the mounting stays the same. Aftermarket skid systems that attached to the stock cross member should still attach to this one. The corners are brake-formed with no box-corner welds, which helps the plate resist dents and bends. The heavier 3/16-inch bottom plate is better suited to rock strikes than the 14-gauge factory piece. It arrives in bare steel for painting or powder coating in the color of your choice.
Key features
- 3/16-inch steel top and bottom plates
- Brake-formed corners, no box-corner welds
- Four DOM tubing spacers
- Matches the factory external dimensions and bolt locations
- Works with automatic and manual transmissions
- 2-door and 4-door models
Skid plate and frame mounting
A transmission cross member carries load from the drivetrain to the frame and often holds skid plates in place. On a trail rig, the cross member takes hits from rocks and stumps, so the metal thickness and corner forming matter. Thicker plates resist bending better, though heavier parts add weight to the front of the vehicle.
Before bolting it in, clean the mounting holes and check that the factory skid hardware is in good condition. Bare steel rusts quickly, so paint or powder coat it before installation to protect the metal. After the first few drives, re-check the mounting bolts and look for cracks at the corners.
- Paint or powder coat before mounting
- Check skid plate hardware before reuse
- Re-check bolts after the first drives
- Inspect corners after hard impacts
Specifications
| Brand | Poison Spyder Customs |
|---|---|
| Part number | 18-56-025 |
| UPC | 614901727753 |
| Material | 3/16-inch steel plate |
| Top plate | 33% thicker than the factory plate |
| Bottom plate | Twice as thick as the factory plate |
| Spacers | Four DOM tubing |
| Finish | Bare steel |
| Fitment | Direct fit, transmission skid plate brackets |
| Installation | No cutting or drilling required |
Vehicle fitment
It fits 2012–2015 Jeep Wrangler JK models in 2-door and 4-door bodies, with automatic or manual transmission.
It is made for 2012–2015 JK models only. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Factory skid plates and most aftermarket skid systems that attached to the stock unit should still attach to this cross member. It arrives bare, so paint or powder coat it before mounting.
What’s included
One extreme duty trans-mount cross member in bare steel.
