JK 1 TON BASICS Rear Axle Swap Kit with Truss

The JK 1 TON BASICS Rear Axle Swap Kit with Truss is Artec Industries' complete bracket-and-truss package for dropping a one-ton rear axle under the Jeep Wrangler JK. It supplies every weld-on bracket needed to convert to a Spidertrax 9-inch, GM 14-bolt, or Ford Sterling 10.5 housing, so you can run bigger tires and wheel harder with far less risk of breakage than the factory Dana 44. Choose the truss variant that matches the axle you're building.

Key Features

• Complete BASICS bracket system fits practically any axle with a 3.5" axle tube (or similar diameter)
• Truss CNC laser cut from 3/16" steel and CNC bent for a precise, drop-on fit
• Brackets CNC laser cut from 1/4", 3/16", and 1/8" steel for strength where it counts, then CNC bent for accurate fitment
• Includes upper and lower control arm mounts, shock mounts, anti-sway bar mounts, trackbar mount, bumpstop pads, and coil spring mounts
• Coil brackets locate off the differential casting using an included template; all other brackets index to each other, eliminating guesswork and measuring
• Trackbar mount offers 4 hole locations for aftermarket lift heights (stock-height hole not included)

Fitment & Compatibility

Fits the Jeep Wrangler JK (2007-2018), 2-door and 4-door. The kit ships in three truss configurations: Spidertrax 9-inch (JK6114), GM 14-bolt (JK6113), and Ford Sterling 10.5 (JK6112) — select the variant that matches your donor axle. The bracket set works on most housings with a 3.5" axle tube. Welding and fabrication experience are required for installation.

Specifications

What's in the Box

• APEX-style rear truss (per selected axle variant)
• Upper and lower control arm mounts
• Shock mounts and anti-sway bar mounts
• Trackbar mount with multiple lift positions
• Coil spring mounts, bumpstop pads, and coil-offset template

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Jeep does this axle swap kit fit?
It is designed for the 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK. The brackets suit most one-ton housings with a 3.5" axle tube.

What's the difference between the three variants?
The truss and bracket geometry are matched to the axle you're swapping in: Spidertrax 9-inch (JK6114), GM 14-bolt (JK6113), or Ford Sterling 10.5 (JK6112). Order the one that matches your donor axle.

Does installation require welding?
Yes. This is a weld-on kit intended for fabricators. The coil brackets set off the differential with an included template; the remaining brackets index to one another to speed the build.

How does this differ from the APEX version?
The BASICS kit is the value-focused bracket-and-truss package. If you want the next-generation peaked-top truss with less welding, look at the JK 1 TON APEX Rear 9 inch Truss Swap Kit. Prefer to reuse an existing truss? The JK 1 TON BASICS Rear Axle Swap Kit supplies brackets only.