JL 1 TON - APEX Rear 9 inch Truss Swap Kit

The JL 1 TON APEX Rear 9 inch Truss Swap Kit brings Artec's patent-pending APEX truss to the 2018-and-newer Jeep Wrangler JL. It's engineered to swap a Ford/Spidertrax 9-inch rear axle into the JL, with a peaked-top truss that adds rigidity while trimming weight to roughly 43 lbs and cutting welding time dramatically.

Key Features

• Patent-pending APEX peaked-top truss is stiffer than a flat-top design
• CNC laser cut in-house from 1/4" and 3/16" mild steel — about 43 lbs total
• CNC bent in-house so the truss drops into place and is ready to weld, with no puzzle-piece assembly
• Modeled from Spidertrax and Jeep 3D data for accurate fit and component clearance
• Roughly 70% less welding than prior truss designs for less warping and faster turnaround
• Pre-bent long seams remove the need to weld seams together

Fitment & Compatibility

Fits the Jeep Wrangler JL (2018-present) being converted to a Spidertrax 9-inch rear axle. Built to work with factory-style link, coil, shock, sway bar, and trackbar locations when assembled with the matching brackets. Welding and fabrication experience required.

Specifications

What's in the Box

• APEX peaked-top rear truss with integrated coil bracket and bumpstop pads
• Suspension mounting brackets for the 9-inch swap

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Jeep and axle is this for?
It fits the 2018-present Jeep Wrangler JL and is built around a Spidertrax/Ford 9-inch rear axle.

How much does the truss weigh?
The complete APEX truss is roughly 43 lbs, lighter than comparable flat-top designs thanks to the 1/4" and 3/16" laser-cut construction.

How much welding does it take?
About 70% less than older designs because the seams are pre-bent, but it still needs a skilled welder working in stages to manage heat.

What else do I need?
Pair it with the JL 1 TON APEX Rear Axle Swap Brackets. Running a different axle? See the 14-bolt and Sterling JL kits.