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Artec Industries APEX Rear Axle Trusses for 2018-2021 WRANGLER - JL4502 Truss, Rear, Jeep, Wrangler JL, Dana 44 M220, Steel, Each

SKU: RTEJL4502

Axle Housing Braces

Artec Industries APEX Rear Axle Trusses for 2018-2021 WRANGLER - JL4502 Truss, Rear, Jeep, Wrangler JL, Dana 44 M220, Steel, Each

SKU: RTEJL4502

Axle Housing Braces
A$323.69
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Description

Artec Industries APEX rear axle trusses bring a whole new level of cost savings, strength, weight savings, simplicity of installation, precision fitment, and complete axle protection never before seen in the industry. Their key feature is their 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--which can be lead to extra weld warping of the axle, longer install times, and inconsistency. The peaked structure strengthens the area between the coil perches and over the differential forming a solid structure where its typically most weak.

Artec APEX rear axle trusses are 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.

Additional features:

* CNC precision laser cut in-house from 3/16 in. mild steel
* CNC precision bent in-house for great fitment
* Lightweight yet strong solution--less than 10 lbs.
* Designed used 3D models directly from Dana Corp and Jeep
* 70 percent less welding needed than previous truss designs--less warping, faster turnaround, and lower costs
* All long seams are bent so you don't need to spend time welding them together
* Dimpled holes provide not only weight reduction, but rigidity and strength
* Contours the cast steel differential and can be welded with normal MIG welder and moderate pre-heating and post-heating
* Provides worry-free wheeling of up to 40 in. tires on stock axles
* Clearance cuts for e-locker plug removal and axle breather hose
* Low-profile design, tight to the differential, allows usage in vehicles with only slight lift

Part Type

Axle Housing Braces

Data: v4.2 - Upd: 2026-09-27 13:10:11

Specifications

Product Attributes - Brand
Artec Industries
Product Attributes - Manufacturer's Part Number
JL4502
Product Attributes - Part Type
Axle Housing Braces
Product Attributes - Product Line
Artec Industries APEX Rear Axle Trusses
Product Attributes - Axle Housing Brace Type
Vehicle specific
Product Attributes - Welding Required
Yes
Product Attributes - Brace Material
Steel
Product Attributes - Brace Color
Natural
Product Attributes - Quantity
Sold individually.
Product Attributes - Notes
Rear Axle.
Product Attributes - Special Attention
Intended for application with minor lift and 1/2 in. bump stop extensions.

Reference Information

Brand Name/s Artec Industries
StreetFX SKU rteJL4502
SFX Item ID 5006067
Supplier Item Code 5006067
Manufacturer SKU JL4502
Manufacturer UPC N/A
Alternative References artJL4502, M220

Compatibility

Application Data
  • MakeJEEP
    ModelWRANGLER
    Submodel80TH ANNIVERSARY
    Beginning Year2021
    Ending Year2021
    Axle ModelDana 44, Jeep Wrangler JL
  • MakeJEEP
    ModelWRANGLER
    SubmodelFREEDOM
    Beginning Year2021
    Ending Year2021
    Axle ModelDana 44, Jeep Wrangler JL
  • MakeJEEP
    ModelWRANGLER
    SubmodelISLANDER
    Beginning Year2021
    Ending Year2021
    Axle ModelDana 44, Jeep Wrangler JL
  • MakeJEEP
    ModelWRANGLER
    SubmodelRUBICON
    Beginning Year2018
    Ending Year2021
    Axle ModelDana 44, Jeep Wrangler JL
  • MakeJEEP
    ModelWRANGLER
    SubmodelSPORT
    Beginning Year2018
    Ending Year2021
    Axle ModelDana 44, Jeep Wrangler JL
  • MakeJEEP
    ModelWRANGLER
    SubmodelSPORT S
    Beginning Year2018
    Ending Year2021
    Axle ModelDana 44, Jeep Wrangler JL
  • MakeJEEP
    ModelWRANGLER
    SubmodelUNLIMITED 80TH ANNIVERSARY
    Beginning Year2021
    Ending Year2021
    Axle ModelDana 44, Jeep Wrangler JL
  • MakeJEEP
    ModelWRANGLER
    SubmodelUNLIMITED FREEDOM
    Beginning Year2021
    Ending Year2021
    Axle ModelDana 44, Jeep Wrangler JL
  • MakeJEEP
    ModelWRANGLER
    SubmodelUNLIMITED HIGH ALTITUDE
    Beginning Year2021
    Ending Year2021
    Axle ModelDana 44, Jeep Wrangler JL
  • MakeJEEP
    ModelWRANGLER
    SubmodelUNLIMITED HIGH ALTITUDE 4XE
    Beginning Year2021
    Ending Year2021
    Axle ModelDana 44, Jeep Wrangler JL
  • MakeJEEP
    ModelWRANGLER
    SubmodelUNLIMITED ISLANDER
    Beginning Year2021
    Ending Year2021
    Axle ModelDana 44, Jeep Wrangler JL
  • MakeJEEP
    ModelWRANGLER
    SubmodelUNLIMITED MOAB
    Beginning Year2018
    Ending Year2019
    Axle ModelDana 44, Jeep Wrangler JL
  • MakeJEEP
    ModelWRANGLER
    SubmodelUNLIMITED RUBICON
    Beginning Year2018
    Ending Year2021
    Axle ModelDana 44, Jeep Wrangler JL
  • MakeJEEP
    ModelWRANGLER
    SubmodelUNLIMITED RUBICON 392
    Beginning Year2021
    Ending Year2021
    Axle ModelDana 44, Jeep Wrangler JL
  • MakeJEEP
    ModelWRANGLER
    SubmodelUNLIMITED RUBICON 4XE
    Beginning Year2021
    Ending Year2021
    Axle ModelDana 44, Jeep Wrangler JL
  • MakeJEEP
    ModelWRANGLER
    SubmodelUNLIMITED SAHARA
    Beginning Year2018
    Ending Year2021
    Axle ModelDana 44, Jeep Wrangler JL
  • MakeJEEP
    ModelWRANGLER
    SubmodelUNLIMITED SAHARA 4XE
    Beginning Year2021
    Ending Year2021
    Axle ModelDana 44, Jeep Wrangler JL
  • MakeJEEP
    ModelWRANGLER
    SubmodelUNLIMITED SAHARA ALTITUDE
    Beginning Year2021
    Ending Year2021
    Axle ModelDana 44, Jeep Wrangler JL
  • MakeJEEP
    ModelWRANGLER
    SubmodelUNLIMITED SPORT
    Beginning Year2018
    Ending Year2021
    Axle ModelDana 44, Jeep Wrangler JL
  • MakeJEEP
    ModelWRANGLER
    SubmodelUNLIMITED SPORT ALTITUDE
    Beginning Year2021
    Ending Year2021
    Axle ModelDana 44, Jeep Wrangler JL
  • MakeJEEP
    ModelWRANGLER
    SubmodelUNLIMITED SPORT S
    Beginning Year2018
    Ending Year2021
    Axle ModelDana 44, Jeep Wrangler JL
  • MakeJEEP
    ModelWRANGLER
    SubmodelUNLIMITED WILLYS
    Beginning Year2021
    Ending Year2021
    Axle ModelDana 44, Jeep Wrangler JL
  • MakeJEEP
    ModelWRANGLER
    SubmodelUNLIMITED WILLYS SPORT
    Beginning Year2021
    Ending Year2021
    Axle ModelDana 44, Jeep Wrangler JL
  • MakeJEEP
    ModelWRANGLER
    SubmodelWILLYS
    Beginning Year2021
    Ending Year2021
    Axle ModelDana 44, Jeep Wrangler JL
  • MakeJEEP
    ModelWRANGLER
    SubmodelWILLYS SPORT
    Beginning Year2021
    Ending Year2021
    Axle ModelDana 44, Jeep Wrangler JL

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