JK 1 TON - APEX Rear Sterling Truss Swap Kit

The Artec APEX Rear Sterling Truss Swap Kit supplies the peaked-top truss plus the complete bracket set to weld a Ford Super Duty Sterling 10.5 rear axle under a Jeep Wrangler JK. The Sterling is a proven one-ton rear housing, and this kit locates its coil, link, shock and sway bar mounts to the JK's factory geometry so the heavy axle installs without hours of measuring and fixturing.

Key Features

• CNC laser cut in-house from 1/4in and 3/16in mild steel
• Patent-pending APEX peaked-top truss for more rigidity than a flat-top design
• Dimpled holes reduce weight while stiffening the structure
• 3/16in truss deck locates the link mounts for correct upper and lower bracket alignment
• Coil brackets, bump stop pads and trackbar mounting worked into the truss
• CNC-bent seams cut welding by roughly 70% versus older trusses for less warp

Fitment & Compatibility

Fits the Jeep Wrangler JK (2007-2018) when installing a Ford Super Duty Sterling 10.5 rear axle. This is a weld-on one-ton conversion kit and is specific to the Sterling 10.5 housing. Confirm your donor axle before ordering.

Specifications

What's in the Box

• APEX peaked-top axle truss
• Coil brackets and bump stop pads
• Upper and lower control arm mounts
• Shock brackets, link mounts and trackbar bracket provisions

Frequently Asked Questions

Which axle does this fit?
The Ford Super Duty Sterling 10.5 rear axle. It is not set up for a 14 bolt; use the 14 bolt version of this kit for that housing.

What Jeep is it for?
The Jeep Wrangler JK (2007-2018), with bracket locations matched to the factory four-link rear.

Is welding required?
Yes. The truss and brackets weld to the Sterling housing; preheat the axle and alternate weld passes to control warping.

What if I have a 14 bolt?
Order the JK APEX Rear 14 Bolt Truss Swap Kit instead.

Can I get just the truss?
Yes, the standalone Sterling Rear APEX Short Truss is available for builders who already have their own brackets.