Sterling 10.25 Rear Short Truss

The Artec Sterling 10.25 Rear Short Truss reinforces the entire back side of a Ford Sterling 10.25 rear axle while keeping an unusually low, narrow profile. It is designed to take serious abuse, tie the housing together, and give you a flat surface to mount your upper links. The short, low-profile design keeps the axle sleek and easy to package under any vehicle it is swapped into.

Key Features

• 3/8-inch thick mild steel truss top for maximum strength
• 1/4-inch mild steel ram mount and gussets
• Reinforced with interlocked 1/4-inch gussets for strength and easy assembly
• Precision CNC cut and bent for great fitment
• Low-profile design lets link joints mount with ideal geometry, about 9 inches from the axle centerline
• Narrow enough to fit between leaf springs, or use it as a base for mounting a link suspension

Fitment & Compatibility

Designed for the Ford Sterling 10.25 rear axle. This is a weld-on truss, so professional welding is required to install it correctly. Its narrow, low-profile shape is meant to fit between leaf springs on a leaf-sprung build or to serve as the mounting base for a link suspension. For a full-length option or a modular version, see the Artec Sterling 10.25 Rear Truss and the Sterling 10.25 Rear Modular Truss.

Specifications

What's in the Box

• Sterling 10.25 rear short truss with interlocked gussets (weld-on)

Frequently Asked Questions

Which axle does this fit?
The Ford Sterling 10.25 rear axle. It reinforces the housing and gives you a flat surface for mounting upper links.

Does it need to be welded on?
Yes. It is a weld-on truss and should be installed by an experienced welder so the reinforcement is fully effective.

Will it clear my leaf springs?
Yes. The narrow, low-profile design is specifically made to fit between leaf springs, and it can also be used as a base for a link suspension.

How thick is the steel?
The truss top is 3/8-inch mild steel, and the ram mount and gussets are 1/4-inch mild steel with interlocked gussets for added strength.

Why choose the short truss over the full truss?
The short truss keeps the profile low and narrow for tight packaging and ideal link geometry, roughly 9 inches from the axle centerline. Choose the full or modular truss if you want more coverage across the housing.