JK JL JT 1 TON - APEX Front Superduty Swap Kit 2005+

This Artec APEX Front Super Duty Swap Kit carries all the brackets and the peaked-top truss needed to put a 2005-and-later Ford Super Duty front Dana 60 under a Jeep JK, JL or JT Gladiator. It turns a junkyard or aftermarket one-ton front axle into a bolt-under-the-Jeep proposition, giving you the knuckles, unit bearings and shaft strength to run 40in tires without grenading factory-class components.

Key Features

• In-house CNC laser cut from 1/4in and 3/16in mild steel
• Patent-pending APEX truss with a peaked top for greater rigidity than a flat-top truss
• Dimpled holes reduce weight while adding stiffness
• Modeled from Ford and Jeep 3D data for correct clearances with surrounding driveline and suspension parts
• CNC-bent seams cut welding by roughly 70% versus older trusses, meaning less warp and faster install
• Choose your upper-link interface to match a retained factory geometry or a custom 3-link build

Fitment & Compatibility

Fits the Jeep Wrangler JK (2007-2018), Jeep Wrangler JL (2018-present) and Jeep Gladiator JT (2020-present) when installing a 2005-or-newer Ford Super Duty front Dana 60 axle. It is specific to the 2005+ Super Duty knuckle and casting; for the earlier axle use the 1999-2004 Super Duty version of this kit. Three upper-link configurations are offered: an Adjustable Truss Upper Link Mount (single) for a 3-link, RockJock Johnny Joints in the factory location, or Daystar bushings in the factory location.

Specifications

What's in the Box

• APEX front axle truss
• Upper control arm / link mounting brackets (per selected option)
• Coil bucket reinforcement and bump stop pads
• Shock brackets and lower link mounts

Frequently Asked Questions

Which axle does this kit fit?
It is built around the 2005-and-newer Ford Super Duty front Dana 60. If your donor axle is a 1999-2004 Super Duty, order that version instead, as the castings differ.

Will it work on my JK, JL and Gladiator?
Yes. The bracket set is designed to place a 2005+ Super Duty 60 under the Jeep Wrangler JK, Wrangler JL and Gladiator JT.

What is the difference between the three variants?
They change how the upper link attaches: an adjustable truss mount for a custom 3-link, RockJock Johnny Joints in the factory upper location, or Daystar bushings in the factory upper location. Pick the one that matches your suspension plan.

Do I have to weld it on?
Yes. The truss and brackets weld to the Super Duty housing, which is cast in places; preheat cast sections and weld in stages to avoid cracking and warp.

What do I still need to buy?
The Super Duty axle itself, control arms/links, coils, shocks, steering and gears. This kit supplies the mounting brackets and truss only. To reinforce the housing further, see the UD60 Front APEX Truss family and JL-JT APEX Front Axle Truss.