Front and Rear Truss Package for Jeep Gladiator JT 2020+ (Free Front Axle Skid)
The Gladiator's factory axle housings were never sized for 40-inch tires, and they bend before most owners expect them to. This package reinforces both ends in a single order: the complete JL/JT APEX Front Axle Armor Kit — APEX front truss, front LCA skids, and inner C gussets — plus the JT APEX Rear Axle Truss, with a free front axle skid thrown in to guard the front axle disconnect area. The APEX trusses use a patent-pending peaked-top profile that is stiffer than a flat-top design while cutting the welding workload by roughly 70 percent compared with earlier Artec trusses.
Features
- Complete front kit: APEX front truss, front LCA skids, and inner C gussets
- Front APEX truss CNC laser cut from 1/8" mild steel (about 6 lbs) with a peaked, high-rigidity top
- Front LCA skids in 1/4" steel; inner C gussets in 3/16" steel
- JT APEX Rear Axle Truss reinforces the rear housing with the same drop-in, weld-on design
- Roughly 70% less welding required than previous-generation trusses
- Free front axle skid (JL Shield CAD skid) protects the front axle disconnect
- Two variants keyed to axle trim so the truss matches your housing
Fits the 2020+ Jeep Gladiator JT on factory axles — pick the JL4510-based variant for JT Rubicon (all markets), Sport MaxTow, and international JTs, or the JL4511-based variant for US/Canada JT Sport and Overland. It is not designed for Mojave, Extreme Recon, or aftermarket axles without modification, and all trusses are bare steel weld-on parts: professional welding (including preheating the cast center sections) is required, and the steel needs paint after install. See the standalone JL/JT APEX Front Axle Armor Kit and JT APEX Rear Axle Truss, or pair the trusses with the JT Protection Package Bellypan. More in axle reinforcements and Jeep Gladiator parts.
Front and Rear Truss Package for Jeep Gladiator JT 2020+ (Free Front Axle Skid) FAQs
Which variant fits my Gladiator?
Match your trim. The JL4510-based kit covers the JT Rubicon (all markets), Sport MaxTow, and international JTs; the JL4511-based kit covers US/Canada JT Sport and Overland. Both fit factory Gladiator front and rear axles — Mojave, Extreme Recon, and aftermarket axles are not supported without modification.
How much welding is involved?
All the trusses and gussets are weld-on and should be installed by a competent welder, since the work includes welding to the cast center sections and inner Cs. Artec recommends preheating cast areas to about 400°F, alternating welds to limit warping, and letting the housing cool slowly. The APEX design still cuts total weld length by roughly 70% versus older trusses.
What is the free front axle skid?
The package includes the JL Shield CAD skid at no charge. It bolts over the front axle disconnect area — one of the most fragile spots on the JL/JT front axle — so the electronics that engage your front axle are shielded along with the housing itself. Note the trusses ship as bare steel and should be painted after welding.
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