80 Rear Truss

The Artec Industries Dana 80 Rear Truss is a full-width, low-profile weld-on brace for the Dana 80 rear housing, the heaviest of the common 1-ton axles. It reinforces the entire axle assembly against bending and axle wrap while adding a purpose-built ram mount and a flat surface for upper suspension links, making it a foundation piece for a serious link-suspension or full-hydro steering build.

Key Features

• 3/8" mild steel truss top for maximum stiffness across the housing
• 1/4" mild steel ram mount and gussets, interlocked for self-jigging assembly
• Integrated ram mount for a hydraulic steering ram on demanding rock and desert builds
• Full-width coverage that reinforces both axle tubes, not just the center
• Low-profile top keeps upper-link joints approximately 9 inches from the axle centerline for ideal geometry
• Precision CNC cut and bent to hug the Dana 80 housing for a clean fit

Fitment & Compatibility

Fits the Dana 80 rear axle, the factory heavy-duty rear end under Ford F250/F350 and E-series (1985 and up) and Dodge/Ram 2500/3500 trucks (1994-2002). Built for custom link-suspension conversions and axle swaps. Because Dana 80 housings vary by donor, verify your tube diameter and center-section clearances before final welding.

Specifications

What's in the Box

• Dana 80 truss top plate
• Integrated ram mount
• Interlocking 1/4" steel gussets

Frequently Asked Questions

Which vehicles came with a Dana 80 rear axle?
The Dana 80 is the factory 1-ton-plus rear axle under Ford F250/F350 and E-series vans (1985-up) and Dodge/Ram 2500/3500 trucks (1994-2002). It is a popular heavy-duty rear end for high-horsepower and big-tire builds.

Do I need the ram mount?
The integrated ram mount is there for builders running full-hydraulic steering. If you are not running a hydro ram it simply goes unused; it does not interfere with a standard link setup.

Is welding required?
Yes. This is a weld-on truss. The interlocking gussets keep the parts located while you weld, but full-penetration welds to the axle tubes are essential given the loads a Dana 80 build sees.

Can I run a 3-link or 4-link off this truss?
Yes. The flat, low-profile top is meant for upper-link brackets at roughly 9 inches off centerline. Add Artec Truss Upper Link Mounts to complete the upper-link mounting.