JL JT 2 TJ APEX Front Swap kit for M210 (original casting)

The JL/JT to TJ APEX Front Swap Kit lets you retire the aging factory Dana 30 under your TJ and run the far stronger M210 (advanced Dana 44) front axle from a Jeep Wrangler JL or Gladiator JT. The kit's heavy-duty coil buckets were engineered from 3D scan data of both the TJ frame and the JL/JT M210 housing, so the modern axle bolts and welds into the older Wrangler with correct suspension geometry and ride height.

Key Features

• Adapts a JL/JT M210 (advanced Dana 44) front axle into a TJ/LJ Wrangler for a major strength upgrade over the factory Dana 30
• Heavy-duty frame-side coil buckets developed from 3D scan data for accurate fit and geometry
• Sets correct coil and control-arm positioning so ride height and steering stay dialed after the swap
• Specifically machined for the M210 original casting
• Laser-cut and formed in the USA

Fitment & Compatibility

Designed to swap a Jeep Wrangler JL / Gladiator JT M210 front axle (original casting) into a Jeep Wrangler TJ/LJ. If your donor M210 uses the later revised casting, use Artec's 05-casting version of this kit instead. This is a fabrication-level swap kit — welding is required. Pair it with a JL-JT APEX Front Axle Truss and front axle armor kit to finish the axle build.

Specifications

What's in the Box

• Heavy-duty front coil buckets
• Swap brackets and hardware as specified for the M210 original-casting swap

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this kit actually let me do?
It lets you install a modern JL or JT M210 (advanced Dana 44) front axle under a TJ/LJ Wrangler, replacing the weaker factory Dana 30 with a stronger, more capable axle.

How do I know if I have the original casting or the 05 casting?
Artec makes two versions of this swap. This kit is for the M210 original casting; if your donor axle has the later revised casting, order the 05-casting version so the brackets index correctly.

Is welding required?
Yes. This is a weld-in coil bucket and bracket kit. It's intended for a builder or shop comfortable with axle-swap fabrication, not a bolt-on install.

What else do I need to complete the swap?
Plan for control arms, steering, and axle reinforcement. Artec's APEX front axle truss and matching brackets are common companions to strengthen the housing.