JK 1 TON APEX Rear Axle Swap Brackets

The Artec JK 1 Ton APEX Rear Axle Swap Brackets are a complete weld-on bracket system for putting a one-ton rear axle under a Jeep Wrangler JK. Unlike a truss cut for one specific housing, this advanced bracket set works on virtually any axle with a 3.5in tube, combining the coil brackets and bump stop pads into an integrated tube truss that both locates your suspension and adds housing rigidity.

Key Features

• Precision CNC cut from 1/4in and 3/16in steel and CNC bent for repeatable fitment
• Coil brackets and bump stop pads combine to form an axle-tube truss, adding rigidity and easing placement of the other brackets
• Coil spring locator machined from solid steel, which welds to the bracket faster than older tube-and-cap style locators
• Complete set: upper and lower control arm mounts, shock mounts, anti-sway bar mounts, trackbar mount, bump stop pads and coil spring mounts
• Fits a broad range of one-ton axles with a 3.5in (or similar) tube
• Upgradeable later for link geometry: trim the factory-location upper mounts and add a truss and center link mount (not included)

Fitment & Compatibility

Fits the Jeep Wrangler JK (2007-2018) and is designed to mount a one-ton rear axle that uses a 3.5in diameter axle tube (or similar), such as a 14 bolt or Sterling 10.5. Because it is tube-based rather than casting-specific, it adapts to many one-ton housings. It is a weld-on fabrication kit.

Specifications

What's in the Box

• Upper and lower control arm mounts
• Shock mounts
• Anti-sway bar mounts
• Trackbar mount
• Bump stop pads and coil spring mounts (integrated tube truss)
• Machined solid-steel coil spring locator

Frequently Asked Questions

What axle does this work with?
Practically any one-ton rear axle with a 3.5in axle tube or similar, including common 14 bolt and Sterling 10.5 housings.

What Jeep does it fit?
The Jeep Wrangler JK (2007-2018).

How is APEX different from the BASICS kit?
The APEX brackets integrate the coil brackets and bump stop pads into a tube truss for added rigidity and use a machined solid-steel coil locator. The JK 1 Ton BASICS Rear Axle Swap Kit is the more economical set that uses individual brackets located with an included template.

Does it need welding?
Yes. All brackets weld to the housing. Preheat and alternate passes to avoid warp.

Can I convert to a link suspension later?
Yes. Trim off the factory-location upper mounts and weld on a truss and center link mount (sold separately) when you move to link geometry.