Product Description
Artec 1 Ton APEX Front 9 Inch Swap Kit (Wrangler JK, JL & Gladiator JT 2007+)
Choose from three different styles of upper control arm brackets:
- Single Adjustable Truss Upper Link Mount for use with 2.63" wide joints in a 3-link style suspension
- Daystar Bushings in factory location
- RockJock Johnny Joints in factory location
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PATENT PENDING APEX Truss peaked top design provides more rigidity than a flat top truss design
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Significantly lighter weight than comparable junkyard axle housings
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Co-developed with Professional Ultra 4 racer Erik Miller of Miller Motorsports
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CNC Precision Laser cut in-house from 1/4" and 3/16" mild steel for a lightweight yet strong solution...starting at only 32 lbs total
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CNC Precision Bent 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*
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Designed used 3D models directly from Spidertrax and Jeep for not only an amazing fit but clearances with surrounding components
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70% less welding needed than previous truss designs means less warping, faster turnaround, and lower costs
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All long seams are bent so you don't need to spend time welding them together
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Dimpled holes provide not only weight reduction but rigidity and strength
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Contours the Spidertrax differential for a precise fit and ultimate rigidity
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OEM location Upper Control Arms mount to truss (bushing or Johnny Joint option)
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UCA brackets install Tool included for easy and precise assembly
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Truss extends under coil buckets all the way to inner C for end-to-end rigidity
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Multi-piece truss design means smaller packaging and less shipping costs along with easy installation
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Using a 1 ton axle will support larger tires and less chance of breakage in extreme conditions
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Coil brackets and bump stop pads are combined to form an axle tube truss and allows for easy installment of other brackets
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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, bumpstop pads and coil spring mounts.
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Heavy duty Trackbar bracket can slide to multiple positions for steering geometry fine tuning
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Shock brackets have been moved out (compared JK OEM position) for a higher clearance when using larger shocks
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Lower Control Arm brackets located in the OEM position for a true bolt-in application
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Overall low profile design means your axle is stronger, sleeker, easier to fit into any vehicle, and less likely to interfere with vehicle components.
Important Kit Notes:
- The Spidertrax 9 inch axle comes with equal length axle tube and will require cutting the tubes to make the correct offset for a front axle. Different WMS widths are possible with this kit so measurements are not provided. Measuring and cutting the axle is the responsibility of the end user and Artec Industries & Offroad Elements Inc. are not responsible for incorrect cutting. Please mock up swap kit components and inner c's prior to making any cuts.
- Axle housing and Inner C's not included in this swap kit
- 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
- 1 Ton axles do not match the factory JK/JL/JT 5 lug wheel bolt pattern. New wheels will need to be purchased to do this swap. Brake and steering components not included in this product.
- This kit will likely require bumpstop extensions and a new track bar since the steering is different on this axle from factory axle. The track bar bracket is higher than stock location to allow for proper steering geometry
Notes:
** This kit requires general welding and fabrication skills. Welding should be done only by a competent welding. Some welding of cast and mild steel will be used. Artec Industries and Offroad Elements Inc. 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
**** In rare and extreme cases, the truss may come into contact with the oil pan. Prior to operating the vehicle, remove the coil springs, cycle the suspension including full compression of both sides simultaneously and add bumpstop extensions to prevent damage to oil pan
