Ford 9 Inch Rear Top Truss for 3.5" Tube
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Artec Industries Warranty
At a glance: Limited lifetime warranty against defects in material or workmanship
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| Product or component | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Artec Industries products | Limited lifetime, starting on delivery date |
| Returns of powder-coated products | Not returnable (manufacturer refund policy) |
What's covered
- Defects in material or workmanship for products bought, installed and used for their intended purpose
- Artec repairs or replaces a defective product at no charge (method at Artec's discretion)
What's not covered
- Misuse, abuse or neglect
- Improper installation
- Incorrect maintenance
How to make a Artec Industries warranty claim
- Call Artec at 855-278-3299 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm MDT) to describe the issue
- Get an RMA number before shipping anything; packages without one are refused
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About the brand
Artec Industries builds axle trusses, swap kits, suspension brackets and armor in North Salt Lake, Utah. NVMOS carries Artec reinforcements, control arms, skids, bumpers, fenders and battery mounts for Jeep, Toyota and Super Duty axles. It's for rigs running big tires and lockers that need housings and brackets that stay straight.
Based in: North Salt Lake, Utah · Made in: USA — most parts built in-house in Utah · Founded: 2003 · Lead time: Artec in-stock orders: 2–4 business days; NVMOS stock: 24–48 hours
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The Artec Ford 9" Rear Top Truss is the link-builder's truss for 9-inch housings on 3.5" tubes. A 1/4" steel top plate runs the full width of the axle, bracing the tubes end to end while presenting a flat, clean deck for your upper link mounts about 8" off the axle centerline. Below it, interlocked 10-gauge gussets get the dimple-die treatment — rolled-lip lightening holes that stiffen each panel while cutting weight. If you are hanging a linked rear suspension off a big-tube 9-inch, this is the platform to build from.
Features
- 1/4" steel truss top with 10-gauge (.130") gussets
- Sized for Ford 9" housings with 3.5" diameter axle tubes
- Full-width span reinforces the tubes across their entire length
- Flat top deck positions upper-link joints roughly 8" from the axle centerline
- Dimple-died gussets add panel stiffness while trimming weight
- Interlocked construction self-locates for accurate weld-up
- Trims easily to fit both fabricated and stamped housings
Verify your tubes measure 3.5" before ordering; housings with 3.0" tubes should run the Ford 9 Inch Backbone Truss instead. This is a weld-on part for capable fabricators — Artec calls for careful heat management around 400 degrees and alternating stitch welds side to side, with no need to weld every inch of every seam. Clean off the machining oils and prep for paint or powder coat when done. Add Truss Upper Link Mounts to finish the link side, and find more bracing in axle reinforcements.
Specifications
Ford 9 Inch Rear Top Truss for 3.5" Tube FAQs
What tube diameter does this truss require?
It is built for Ford 9-inch housings with 3.5" diameter axle tubes, and it can be trimmed to shape for both fabricated and stamped housings. If your 9-inch runs 3.0" tubes, Artec's Backbone Truss is the right piece instead. Measure your tubes before ordering.
Can I mount my upper links directly to it?
Yes — that is the point of the flat top deck. It places upper-link joints about 8" from the axle centerline for good link geometry, and Artec's Truss Upper Link Mounts are made to weld straight to it. You get housing reinforcement and a link platform in one part.
How much welding does the install take?
It is a weld-on part that calls for real fabrication skills, but Artec notes stitch welding is preferred and welding every inch of every seam is not necessary. Manage heat carefully — roughly 400 degrees, alternating sides — to keep the housing from warping. Clean the machining oils off and paint or powder coat the bare steel when finished.
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