JK JL JT 1 TON - APEX Front 9 inch Swap Kit

The 1-Ton APEX Front 9-Inch Swap Kit gives you every bracket needed to put a Spidertrax 9" front axle under a Jeep JK, JL, or Gladiator JT. Built around Artec's patent-pending APEX peaked-top truss, it turns a bare high-strength housing into a bolt-in-the-driveway-ready front axle with the right link, coil, and steering geometry for a serious trail or racing build.

Key Features

• Complete bracket set for a Spidertrax 9" front axle swap
• Patent-pending APEX peaked-top truss for greater rigidity than a flat-top design
• CNC laser-cut in-house from 1/4" and 3/16" mild steel, starting at only about 32 lbs total
• Significantly lighter than adapting a comparable junkyard one-ton housing
• CNC-bent for drop-on fit with no puzzle-piece assembly
• Co-developed with professional Ultra4 racer Erik Miller of Miller Motorsports
• Modeled from Spidertrax and Jeep 3D data for fit and clearance

Fitment & Compatibility

Provides the brackets for a Spidertrax 9" axle swap into a Jeep JK Wrangler (2007-2018), JL Wrangler (2018-present), or Gladiator JT (2020-present). Choose your upper-link option: the adjustable truss upper link mount for a 3-link, RockJock Johnny Joints in the factory location, or Daystar bushings in the factory location. Correct your front track bar geometry with the JL/JT Front Frame Track Bar Bracket for 1-Ton Swap, and note the front housing uses the JL/JT APEX Front Axle Truss family of tooling. For the rear, pair with the 9-Inch Rear APEX Short Truss.

Specifications

What's in the Box

• APEX front truss and the brackets required for a Spidertrax 9" front axle swap
• Upper-link mounts per the variant selected (adjustable 3-link mount, Johnny Joint, or Daystar bushing style)

Frequently Asked Questions

What axle is this kit for?
It is designed around a Spidertrax 9" front axle housing and supplies the brackets to graft it into a Jeep JK, JL, or JT chassis.

Which Jeeps are covered?
The JK Wrangler (2007-2018), JL Wrangler (2018-present), and Gladiator JT (2020-present).

What is the difference between the variants?
They set your upper-link style: an adjustable truss upper link mount for a 3-link, RockJock Johnny Joints in the factory location, or Daystar bushings in the factory location.

Does it require welding?
Yes. This is a weld-on bracket kit and requires fabrication skill. The APEX truss is designed to drop on and weld with roughly 70% less welding than older designs, but a competent welder should perform the install.