Artec Industries Axle Truss

Artec Industries: The World Leader in Axle Truss Design

When it comes to reinforcing factory axles for serious off-road use, few names carry more authority than Artec Industries. Based in North Salt Lake, Utah, Artec has built a reputation as a world leader in axle truss engineering — and their lineup of axle trusses is the product category that put them on the map. With over 22 truss configurations in their catalog covering a wide range of Jeep platforms, Dana axle types, and even the Ultimate Dana 60, Artec offers a purpose-built solution for virtually every popular off-road build.

The Patented APEX Truss System

Artec's flagship offering is the APEX Truss — a patented axle truss system refined through years of rigorous testing, with a standout peaked design that delivers unbeatable rigidity. This isn't just a cosmetic update over older flat-top designs. The unique peaked shape top provides extra rigidity to the whole truss while allowing a reduction in weight compared to a thicker flat top, and it eliminates the need for long weld seams. That's a meaningful engineering advancement: previous versions with long weld seams could lead to extra weld warping of the axle, longer install times, and inconsistent results.

This breakthrough eliminates the need for long weld seams and reduces weight, seamlessly extending from end to end as the first-of-its-kind, fully integrated axle truss system. The innovative design specifically strengthens the weakest areas, such as between the coil perches and over the differential.

Coverage Across Popular Platforms

Artec is proud to offer the next generation of patented axle trusses — a series that builds on their experience as the world leader in axle truss design, bringing new levels of cost savings, strength, weight savings, simplicity of installation, precision fitment, and complete axle protection never before seen in the industry. The APEX Truss lineup covers front and rear applications for the Jeep Wrangler JK, JL, and Gladiator JT platforms. The APEX truss extends from end to end of the axle and is suitable for both extreme applications and daily driving.

Beyond the APEX line, Artec also offers heritage truss designs for older platforms. Their XJ Front Axle Truss is a heavy-duty, lightweight system designed to take serious abuse and reinforce the front High Pinion Dana 30 XJ axle, with a 1/4" thick truss top and 10-gauge gusseting that incorporates a unique design to strengthen both axle tubes, not just the long tube. For TJ Rubicon owners, the Dana 44 Rear Axle Truss features a 1/4" thick truss top with a unique design that strengthens both the axle and provides a low-profile link mounting surface.

Built for the Fabricator — and the Trail

Artec Industries manufactures tough, best-fitting, and stylish components for Jeep, Toyota, Chevy, Ford, Dodge, and custom builds. Their axle trusses reflect that philosophy: precision-cut and formed components designed to drop into place cleanly before welding, reducing guesswork and installation time. Artec houses a powerful 4-kilowatt CNC fiber laser in its production facility, providing fast turnaround on cutting while delivering a very clean cut — meaning products ship faster to your door. Whether you're building a weekend trail rig or a dedicated rock crawler, Artec's axle truss systems offer a proven path to a stronger, more reliable front or rear axle.