UD60 Front APEX Truss

The Artec UD60 Front APEX Truss stiffens the Ultimate Dana 60 front axle housing to stop tube spin and resist flex under big tires and hard wheeling. Its patented APEX peaked-top profile is more rigid than a flat-top truss yet weighs just 7 pounds, and it is engineered to drop onto the axle and weld with far less bead than older designs.

Key Features

• Patented APEX peaked-top design for more rigidity than a flat-top truss
• CNC precision laser cut in-house from 3/16" mild steel
• Lightweight at just 7 lbs
• CNC precision bent to drop onto the axle ready to weld, with no puzzle-piece assembly
• Dimpled holes for weight reduction and added strength
• Prevents axle tube spin and adds housing rigidity
• Roughly 70% less welding than previous truss designs, reducing warping and labor

Fitment & Compatibility

Designed for the Ultimate Dana 60 (UD60) front axle, with versions offered for JK and JL/JT applications. It is a weld-on truss (MIG weldable with moderate pre/post-heating). Building a full front axle? Add the APEX UCA Gusset and APEX Truss Upper Link Mounts to set your upper link geometry.

Specifications

What's in the Box

• UD60 Front APEX Truss (drops onto the axle housing, ready to weld)

Frequently Asked Questions

Which axle does this fit?
It fits the Ultimate Dana 60 (UD60) front axle, with versions for JK and JL/JT platforms.

How much does it weigh?
The truss weighs about 7 lbs thanks to the 3/16" steel and dimpled lightening holes.

Does it require welding?
Yes. It is a weld-on truss, MIG weldable with moderate pre- and post-heating. The pre-bent design cuts welding by roughly 70% versus older trusses.

What problem does it solve?
It adds rigidity to the axle housing and prevents tube spin under heavy load, larger tires, and aggressive suspension setups.