14 bolt Rear APEX Short Truss

The Artec 14 Bolt Rear APEX Short Truss is a compact weld-on reinforcement for the AAM/GM 14 bolt rear axle, the go-to affordable one-ton housing. Its low-profile peaked deck stiffens the tube against bending and gives you clean geometry for mounting upper link joints over the differential, making it the right piece when you are laying out your own suspension brackets rather than buying a full swap kit.

Key Features

• CNC laser cut from 3/16in mild steel
• Patent-pending peaked (non-flat) top for added rigidity over a flat truss
• Low-profile design gives ideal link-joint mounting geometry, including upper links over the diff
• Flat mounting surface for clean, repeatable bracket placement
• Two-piece design lowers shipping cost and eases fitment on the housing
• Ships as bare steel, ready to weld and finish

Fitment & Compatibility

Designed for the AAM/GM 14 bolt rear axle housing. It is a universal-style reinforcement used across one-ton Jeep and truck builds and serves as the base for a link suspension. It is a weld-on part installed by the fabricator.

Specifications

What's in the Box

• 14 bolt APEX short truss (two-piece)

Frequently Asked Questions

Which axle does this fit?
The AAM/GM 14 bolt rear axle housing, one of the strongest budget one-ton options.

How do I keep the axle from warping while welding?
Preheat the housing, alternate your weld passes side to side, and let the axle cool slowly, ideally under a welding blanket, to limit distortion.

Short truss or full swap kit?
The short truss reinforces the tube and provides a link-mount base while you place the rest of the brackets. For a bracket-located swap, see the JK APEX Rear 14 Bolt Truss Swap Kit or JL APEX Rear 14 Bolt Truss Swap Kit.

Is it finished or bare?
It ships bare; prep and coat it after welding.