Ford 9 Inch Front Axle Truss for 3-Link and 4-Link Front Housing Builds
The Artec Industries Ford 9 Inch Front Truss turns a 9" housing into a stout, link-ready front axle. Custom front ends built on the Ford 9 inch need two things the bare housing lacks: tube reinforcement and a correctly located surface for upper link mounts. This full-width truss delivers both, spanning the entire axle while placing the link joints roughly 8" from the axle centerline for workable 3-link and 4-link geometry. The low-profile shape keeps the finished axle sleek enough to tuck under tight engine bays and front clips without fighting steering or other components, and it fits both fabricated and stamped 9" housings.
Features
- 1/4" mild steel truss top with 10 gauge (.130") mild steel gussets, precision CNC cut and bent
- Interlocked gussets self-jig the assembly and add strength through the structure
- Upper-link joints locate about 8" from the axle centerline for sound link angles
- Spans the entire housing for complete tube reinforcement, not just a mounting pad
- Full-width, low-profile design clears more components and fits more vehicles
- Works on fabricated and stamped Ford 9" housings
This is a fabrication part for experienced builders: mock up your link geometry first, note that some gussets may need trimming so the truss sits level depending on wheelbase and pinion angle, and follow good axle-welding practice—preheat the housing to around 400°F and stitch-weld to control warp—then paint the bare steel. Set your upper links with an Adjustable Truss Upper Link Mount, compare rear-housing options like the 8.8 Truss Bridge, and browse the rest of our axle reinforcements from Artec Industries.
Ford 9 Inch Front Axle Truss for 3-Link and 4-Link Front Housing Builds FAQs
Is this truss for a front or rear Ford 9 inch?
Front. The low-profile top gives you a flat, correctly located surface for upper link mounts, which is what a 9" housing needs to run a front 3-link or 4-link. It fits both fabricated and stamped housings, so verify your housing style and planned link geometry before ordering.
Where do the upper links end up mounting?
The design places the link joints roughly 8" from the axle centerline. That height keeps upper-link angles workable while the truss stays low-profile enough to clear engine bays and front clip components. Pair it with Artec truss link mounts to finish the geometry.
What should I know before welding it on?
Treat it as a job for a skilled fabricator. Preheat the housing to around 400°F and stitch-weld rather than running long continuous beads, which helps keep the housing from warping. Depending on your wheelbase and pinion angle you may need to trim some gussets so the truss sits level, and the bare steel needs paint once the welding is done.
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