Artec Industries is excited to announce the JT 1 Ton APEX Rear 14 Bolt Truss Swap Kit. This is an advanced truss and bracket system which can be used for AAM 14 bolt 10.5" ring gear. This kit provides the factory link, trackbar, spring, anti-sway bar, bump stop pads and shock locations all encompassed in an axle tube reinforcing truss system. The sterling axle is a great match to the SuperDuty front Dana 60 however there are some considerations to take into account (see below).
- Patent pending APEX truss peaked top design provides more rigidity than a flat top truss design
- CNC precision laser cut in-house from 1/4" and 3/16" mild steel for a lightweight yet strong solution...only 42 lbs total
- CNC precision bend in-house for a great fitment. Literally drop the truss in place on the axle and it's ready to weld. No puzzle piece assembling*
- Designed using 3D models directly from Ford and Jeep for not only an amazing fit but clearances with surrounding components
- 70% less welding needed than previous truss designs means less warping, faster turnaround and lower costs
- All long seams are bent so you don't need to spend time welding them together
- Dimpled holes provide not only weight reduction but rigidity and strength
- Contours both the cast steel differential and can be welded with normal MIG welder and moderate pre-heating and post-heating
- Twi piece truss design means smaller packaging and less shipping costs
- Using a 1 ton axle will support larger tires and less chance of breakage in extreme conditions
- Coil brackets and bump stop pads are combined to form an axle tube truss and allows for easy installment of other brackets
- Includes all the brackets necessary for a complete axle swap including upper and lower control arm mounts, shock mounts, anti-sway bar mounts, trackbar mount, bump stop pads and coil spring mounts
- Save hours of installation time with the built-in axle tube truss which is quicker to weld than individual brackets
- Trackbar mount includes a 4 locations for those who have aftermarket lifts. Stock height hole is not included though
- Coil spring locator is machined from solid steel making welding to bracket quicker than previous tube and cap style locators
- Shock brackets have been moved up for a slightly higher clearance lower control arm bracket
- Easily upgradable for future link geometry changes. Just trim off factory location upper control mounts and weld on a center link mount (not included)
Important Note for 14 Bolt: The 14 bolt axle is available in a variety of vehicles over several decades. In order for the JK swap to work with factory UCA brackets, the correct width axle must be used. If you are not using factory UCA brackets, but rather a 3-link style system mounted on the truss, you can choose any width you need but take care to ensure its width is close to the front axle. Older 14 bolt axles will not work with ABS brackets we offer either.
This kit is intended for use with a newer style 14 bolt axle with ribbing on the casting (as shown) and has a WMS-WMS measurement of 68" or greater. This axle is referred to as an AAM 14 bolt 10.5" ring gear and is found in 99-06 GM 2500 and 3500 SRW trucks. Van axles have a different differential offset and will not align the truss correctly.
This kit does not include any parts for ABS sensors. It is only a bracket kit. Hooking up and configuring these sensors is the responsibility of the end user. We offer ABS brackets and tone rings for 14 bolt and sterling.
Most 1 ton axles do not match the factory JK lug wheel bolt pattern. New wheels will need to be purchased to do this swap. Brake components not included in this product but are available separately.
NOTE: This kit requires general welding and fabrication skills. Welding should be only be done by a competent welder who understands different materials. Some welding of cast and mild steel will be used. Artec Industries and Advanced Driveline imply no guarantees or warranties and are not liable for improper installation
* Some grinding and fitment may be required when installing this kit. Every axle varies slightly and some fabrication may be required. Will require brake line relocation to fit
