The Artec Ford 9" Rear Top Truss is a full-width, low-profile truss for 9-inch axles built on 3.5" tubes. A 1/4" top plate reinforces the housing end to end while giving you a flat, clean surface to mount your upper links, and dimple-died 10-gauge gussets add strength without piling on weight. It is a strong foundation for a linked Ford 9" rear.
Key Features
- 1/4" mild steel top plate with 10-gauge (.130") gussets
- Sized for Ford 9" housings with 3.5" diameter axle tubes
- Full-width span reinforces the tubes across their entire length
- Flat top surface makes a clean mounting platform for upper links
- Low profile positions link joints with ideal geometry, roughly 8" from the axle centerline
- Large gussets are dimple-died for extra rigidity at reduced weight
- Interlocked gussets for maximum strength and easy assembly
Fitment & Compatibility
Fits Ford 9-inch rear axle housings with 3.5" diameter tubes. It is built for link suspensions where you need both housing reinforcement and an upper-link mounting surface. Add Truss Upper Link Mounts to set up your links, and consider the Ford 9 inch Pinion Guard for driveline protection. If your housing uses 3.0" tubes, look at the Ford 9 inch Backbone Truss instead. Weld-on installation.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | 1/4" top plate, 10-gauge (.130") gussets |
| Fitment | Ford 9" axles with 3.5" diameter tubes |
| Span | Full width |
| Link mount location | Approx. 8" from axle centerline |
| Gussets | Dimple-died, interlocked |
| Installation | Weld-on |
What's in the Box
- Ford 9" rear top truss plate and interlocking dimple-died gussets
Frequently Asked Questions
What tube diameter does this truss require?
It is made for Ford 9-inch housings with 3.5" diameter axle tubes.
Can I mount my upper links to it?
Yes. The flat top surface is designed as an upper-link mounting platform, positioning the joints about 8" from the axle centerline for good geometry. Add the matching Artec Truss Upper Link Mounts to finish the job.
What are dimple-died gussets and why use them?
Dimple dieing forms a rolled lip around lightening holes in the gussets. It stiffens the panel and lets Artec remove weight without giving up strength.
Is welding required?
Yes. The top plate and gussets are welded to the housing. Prep and weld the axle on the bench for best results.
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