JL 1 TON - APEX Rear 14 bolt Truss Swap Kit

The Artec APEX Rear 14 Bolt Truss Swap Kit brings a full bracket-and-truss set for installing an AAM/GM 14 bolt 10.5 rear axle under a Jeep Wrangler JL. It is the affordable path to a one-ton rear end on a 2018-and-newer JL, locating the coil, link, shock and sway bar mounts to the factory geometry so the heavy 14 bolt bolts into the JL suspension.

Key Features

• In-house CNC laser cut from 1/4in and 3/16in mild steel
• Patent-pending peaked-top APEX truss for greater housing rigidity than a flat truss
• Dimpled holes reduce mass while adding stiffness
• 3/16in truss deck sets link-mount alignment for the upper and lower brackets
• Coil brackets and bump stop pads integrated into the truss structure
• CNC-bent seams cut welding by roughly 70% versus older trusses, limiting heat distortion

Fitment & Compatibility

Fits the Jeep Wrangler JL (2018-present) when swapping in an AAM or GM 14 bolt 10.5 rear axle. It is a weld-on one-ton conversion, not a bolt-on accessory. Confirm the donor is the full-float 14 bolt before ordering, and note that on some builds axle width and gas-tank clearance should be checked.

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 and link mounts

Frequently Asked Questions

Which axle is this for?
The AAM/GM 14 bolt 10.5 full-float rear axle, a strong and economical one-ton housing.

What Jeep does it fit?
The 2018-and-newer Jeep Wrangler JL. Bracket locations match the JL's factory four-link rear.

Does it need welding?
Yes. The truss and brackets weld to the housing; preheat the axle and alternate passes to avoid warping.

What if I have a Sterling axle?
Use the JL APEX Rear Sterling Truss Swap Kit instead, which is set up for the Ford Sterling 10.5.

Can I just buy the brackets?
If you prefer a bracket-only approach for a 3.5in tube axle, see the JL 1 Ton APEX Rear Axle Swap Brackets.