JK 1 TON BASICS Rear Axle Swap Kit

The Artec JK 1 Ton BASICS Rear Axle Swap Kit is the economical way to put a one-ton rear axle under a Jeep Wrangler JK. It carries all the brackets needed for the swap and works on practically any axle with a 3.5in tube, using individual brackets located with an included template rather than the integrated tube truss of the APEX set, which keeps the cost down while still getting a strong 14 bolt or Sterling under your Jeep.

Key Features

• Precision CNC cut from 1/4in, 3/16in and 1/8in steel and CNC bent for good fitment
• Complete bracket set: upper and lower control arm mounts, shock mounts, anti-sway bar mounts, trackbar mount, bump stop pads and coil spring mounts
• Coil brackets are offset from the differential casting using an included template, so no guessing or measuring
• All other brackets line up to each other for a straightforward layout
• Trackbar mount includes four positions for aftermarket lifts (stock-height hole not included)
• 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 with a 3.5in diameter tube (or similar), such as a 14 bolt or Sterling 10.5. It is a weld-on fabrication kit and the budget-focused alternative to the APEX bracket set.

Specifications

What's in the Box

• Upper and lower control arm mounts
• Shock mounts
• Anti-sway bar mounts
• Trackbar mount (4 positions)
• Bump stop pads and coil spring mounts
• Coil bracket offset template

Frequently Asked Questions

What axle does the BASICS kit fit?
Practically any one-ton rear axle with a 3.5in tube or similar, including 14 bolt and Sterling 10.5 housings.

What Jeep is it for?
The Jeep Wrangler JK (2007-2018).

How is BASICS different from APEX?
BASICS uses individual brackets located with an included template and is the lower-cost option. The JK 1 Ton APEX Rear Axle Swap Brackets integrate the coil brackets and bump stop pads into an axle tube truss and add a machined coil locator for more rigidity and faster welding.

Do I have to weld it on?
Yes. Every bracket welds to the housing; preheat and alternate weld passes to avoid warping.

Can I add 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.