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Artec Industries APEX Front Axle Truss  - JT Front Axles/JL D44 Front Axle(Rubicon)
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Artec Industries APEX Front Axle Truss  - JT Front Axles/JL D44 Front Axle(Rubicon)
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Artec Industries APEX Front Axle Truss

JT Front Axles/JL D44 Front Axle(Rubicon)

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Artec Industries APEX Front Axle Truss Features
  • PATENT PENDING APEX peaked top design provides more rigidity than a flat top truss design
  • CNC Precision Laser cut in-house from 1/8" mild steel for a lightweight yet strong solution...only 6 lbs
  • CNC Precision Bent in-house for a great fitment. Literally drop the truss in place on the axle and it's ready to weld. No puzzle piece assembling*
  • Designed used 3D models directly from Dana Corp and Jeep for not only an amazing fit but clearances with surrounding components
  • 70% less welding needed than previous truss designs means less warping, faster turnaround, and lower costs
  • All long seams are bent so you don't need to spend time welding them together
  • APEX design continues under the OEM coil buckets for complete end-to-end axle reinforcement
  • Dimpled holes provide not only weight reduction but rigidity and strength
  • Contours both the cast steel differential and FAD (front axle disconnect) and can be welded with normal MIG welder and moderate pre-heating and post-heating
  • Provides worry-free wheeling of up to 40-inch tires on stock JL axles**
  • Bridges the Front Axle Disconnect (FAD/CAD) which has shown to be one of the weakest sections of the front axle
  • Low Profile Design doesn't go over differential and allows usage in vehicles with only slight lift**
  • Innovative Design With Strong Construction Strengthen the axle on your Jeep Wrangler with this APEX Front Axle Truss from Artec Industries. There is a lot of really cool features to this particular product, however the key feature that sets the APEX truss apart is its unique peaked shape top which provides extra rigidity to the whole truss while allowing both a reduction in weight (vs using a thicker material top) and eliminating long weld seams. Previous version with long weld seams which can be lead to extra weld warping of the axle, longer install times and can be inconsistent. This peaked structure not only applies to the axle tube between the coil perches but extends underneath the coil perches as well, forming a complete truss from end to end of axle, an industry first in an OEM axle application. The JL APEX Front Axle Truss is based off of a JK APEX Truss that was secretly tested for over a year proving that even though the truss is lighter weight, the peaked structure of the truss holds up to both extreme applications and daily driving. The new JL APEX Front Axle Truss is the epitome of low cost, easy and quick to weld, simple, strong, and complete solutions for making your factory Jeep axle take more abuse than originally intended. You want easy insurance for your axle? The JL APEX Truss provides it.

    *Some grinding, and fitment may be required when installing this kit. Every axle varies slightly, and some fabrication may be required.

    ***THIS KIT IS INTENDED FOR VEHICLES WITH AT LEAST MINOR LIFTS (1.5"+ RECOMMENDED)AND AT LEAST 1/2" BUMP STOP EXTENSIONS. CHECK CLEARANCES BEFORE INSTALLING. NOT TESTED IN NON-US JLs or RIGHT HAND DRIVE AXLES.**

    NOTE: This kit requires general welding and fabrication skills including welding to the cast center section. Welding should only be done by a competent welder. Artec Industries implies no guarantees or warranties and is not liable for improper installation.

    Specifications

    Brand: Artec Industries
    Axle Location: Front
    Install Method: Weld On
    Material: Steel
    Thickness: 1/8in
    Type: Truss
    Mfgr. Warranty: No Warranty
    Condition: New Product
    Return Policy:
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    Artec Industries APEX Front Axle Truss  ( Part Number: JL4501)
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    Why wouldn't ya? 2 months ago
    5out of 5stars
    Crybaby
    It fit and melted to the axle and castings with no issues. Watch out for that Rubicon JLU dana 44 breather tube though. They shatter like glass if you attempt to just slightly bend it. Hold my beer and give me that NPT tap. Sorry for the crappy photo.
      
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    Outstanding Truss 8 months ago
    5out of 5stars
    Salty Goat Rubicon
    Super easy to weld and the fit was outstanding. I can't imagine anything fitting better than this one.
      
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    Must have for 37s+! 3 years ago
    5out of 5stars
    Woowoh
    Obviously not an easy install because of needing to be a good welder but I recently broke my D44 on 40s at the offroad park on difficult trails, this 100% stopped more damage from happening is a must have modification for any modified JT/JL tackling hard trails
      
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