1-Ton APEX Rear 14 Bolt Truss Swap Kit for Jeep Wrangler JL 2018+
The APEX Rear 14 Bolt Truss Swap Kit is the affordable path to a one-ton rear end under a 2018-and-newer Jeep Wrangler JL. It pairs Artec's patent-pending peaked-top truss with a complete bracket set that locates the coil, link, shock, and sway bar mounts to the JL's factory geometry, so an AAM/GM 14 bolt 10.5 full-float axle drops into the stock four-link suspension. If bent tubes or grenaded shafts have ended trail days, this is the fix that lets the axle out-last the tires.
Features
- In-house CNC laser cut from 1/4" and 3/16" mild steel
- Peaked-top APEX truss delivers more housing rigidity than a flat truss
- Dimpled holes reduce mass while adding stiffness
- 3/16" truss deck sets link-mount alignment for the upper and lower brackets
- Coil brackets and bumpstop pads integrate into the truss structure
- CNC-bent seams cut welding by roughly 70% versus older trusses, limiting heat distortion
- Made in USA at Artec's Utah facility
Confirm your donor is the full-float 14 bolt before ordering, and on some builds check axle width against the factory upper control arm brackets plus gas-tank clearance. This is a weld-on conversion for experienced fabricators. Sterling donor instead? Use the JL APEX Rear Sterling Truss Swap Kit. Prefer a bracket-only approach on a 3.5" tube axle? See the JL APEX Rear Axle Swap Brackets, and compare all the swap packages in our complete axle sets collection.
1-Ton APEX Rear 14 Bolt Truss Swap Kit for Jeep Wrangler JL 2018+ FAQs
Which 14 bolt do I need?
The kit is built for the AAM/GM 14 bolt 10.5 full-float rear axle — the classic budget one-ton housing. Confirm your donor is the full-float version before ordering. Semi-float 14 bolts are a different axle and will not match the kit's geometry.
Will my JL's suspension bolt back up?
Yes — the brackets locate the coil, link, shock, and sway bar mounts to the JL's factory four-link geometry, so the suspension reattaches in the stock arrangement. On some builds you should verify axle width against the factory upper control arm brackets and check gas-tank clearance. Plan the swap around a lifted ride height.
Is welding required, and how much?
Yes, the truss and brackets weld to the housing, so this is a job for an experienced fabricator. Preheat the axle and alternate weld passes to avoid warping. The CNC-bent seams need roughly 70% less bead than older multi-piece trusses, which keeps heat input and shop time down.
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