The JL 1-TON UD80 APEX Rear Axle Swap Kit & Truss is Artec Industries' complete rear-end conversion for the Jeep Wrangler JL, purpose-built to mount an Ultimate Dana 80 bracketless crate axle under the chassis. It bundles the patented APEX peaked-top truss with the full set of suspension brackets, all CNC-cut from 1/4" and 3/16" mild steel and located from factory data so the 1-ton housing retains the JL's stock link, coil, sway-bar, and shock geometry.
Key Features
- 1/4" and 3/16" mild steel, CNC laser cut and formed for a precise fit
- Includes the patented APEX peaked-top differential truss with end-to-end rigidity
- Secondary 3/16" truss plate is designed to simplify link-mount alignment
- Full bracket package: coil brackets, bump-stop pads, lower and upper control-arm mounts, and shock bracket locations
- Retains factory link, spring, anti-sway bar, and shock locations for a clean 1-ton swap
- Peaked-top design cuts required welding by roughly 70%; American made
Fitment & Compatibility
Fits the Jeep Wrangler JL (2018 and up) and is engineered to install an Ultimate Dana 80 bracketless crate rear axle in place of the factory M220/Dana 44. Because it reuses the JL's factory suspension pickup points, the new axle drops into the stock link, coil, sway-bar, and shock geometry. This is a weld-on kit, with the APEX design minimizing welding.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | JL6982 |
| Material | 1/4" and 3/16" mild steel |
| Construction | CNC laser cut and formed |
| Includes Truss | Yes — APEX peaked-top rear truss |
| Axle | Ultimate Dana 80 bracketless crate rear |
| Installation | Weld-on (approx. 70% less welding) |
| Fitment | Jeep Wrangler JL (2018+) |
What's in the Box
- APEX peaked-top rear axle truss
- Coil brackets and bump-stop pads
- Lower and upper control-arm mounts
- Shock bracket locations / mounts
- PDF installation instructions
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Jeep does this fit?
The Jeep Wrangler JL (2018 and up), for installing an Ultimate Dana 80 bracketless crate rear axle.
Is the axle truss included?
Yes. This "& Truss" version comes with the patented APEX rear truss plus the complete bracket set.
Will it work with my factory suspension?
Yes. It retains factory link, spring, anti-sway bar, and shock locations, so the 1-ton axle bolts into the stock geometry.
Does the swap require welding?
Yes, the brackets and truss weld to the housing, but the peaked-top APEX design reduces welding by roughly 70% versus a conventional swap.
What is the difference between this and the kit without the truss?
This version bundles the APEX truss. If you already have the truss or want to buy brackets only, see the JL UD80 swap kit without truss.
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