TJ 1 TON - Superduty Front 60 Swap Kit

All the brackets necessary for the Super Duty front 60 ('99-'04 or '05+) axle

swap into a Jeep TJ Wrangler ('97-'06), LJ Wrangler ('03-'06),

XJ Cherokee ('84-'01), ZJ Grand Cherokee ('93-'98), MJ Comanche ('85-'92)

Artec Industries is excited to announce the TJ 1 TON Axle Swap Kit for front 60 axles. This heavy duty truss and bracket system is designed to take serious abuse and reinforce your entire axle while also providing control arm, spring, anti-sway bar, and shock mounting locations. The 3/8" and 1/4" thick truss incorporates a unique design to strengthen both the axle and incorporate the link brackets for ease of installation and added strength. By incorporating the link mounts into the truss, hours of work and trial and error can be avoided when compared to other bracket systems. Simply tack weld the truss together, place it on the axle and all the other brackets fit into place exactly where they need to be.

Choose from three different styles of upper control arm brackets:

-Daystar Bushings in Factory location

-Currie Johnny Joints in Factory Location

-Single Adjustable Truss Upper Link Mount for use with heims (2.63" mounting width) in a 3-link style suspension

IMPORTANT NOTES:

The Front 60 that works with this kit is from Ford Superduty F-250 and F-350 trucks from model years '99-04' (leaf spring) and 05+ (coil spring). This truss is not intended for older axles due to different differential offsets. Please ensure it is a 60 because these model years also had Dana 50 available. The casting or ID tag should say either 248 ('99-'04) or 256 ('05+).

Extensive trimming of the factory differential casting will be necessary (see instructions). Other fabrication and modifications may be needed due to variances in lift kits and other factors.

Minimum of 4 inch lift required to run this kit with likely modifications. 5+ inches recommended.

Due to the larger casting and offset on the 60 differential, many of the components are in slightly different locations than the factory positions. Note the following location differences from stock:

Lower Control Arm (LCA) brackets are wider than factory location (41.5" Center to Center). Modifications to your Lower Control Arms or frame side LCA brackets will likely be necessary. If you have adjustable long arms with flexible style joints (heims, Johnny Joints, etc) on both sides, modifications may not be necessary
Upper Control Arm (UCA) brackets are 3 inches higher than factory so adjustable arms may be necessary. Not compatible with Radius Arm or Wristed Y-link style suspensions.
The coil spring perches are 1.6 inches wider per side than factory. The coil springs may bow slightly once installed.
The shock mounts are 1.6 inches wider per side than stock to match the coil perches. The axle side shock brackets eliminate the bar pin and uses a normal .5" bolt.
Swaybar bracket hole location is approximately 2.5" higher than stock. Modifications to Sway-bar may be necessary.
Steering will completely change and new tie rod and draglink will be necessary.
Changes to exhaust may be necessary if using 3-link style UCA bracket.
Modified or new trackbar will be required to allow proper steering geometry. Current factory and aftermarket trackbars are too long.

SuperDuty 60 axles are 8x170mm pattern and DO NOT MATCH the factory Jeep 5 lug wheel bolt pattern. New wheels will need to be purchased to do this swap. Brake and Steering components NOT INCLUDED in this product.

This will require bumpstop extensions and a new trackbar since the steering is different on this axle from factory axle. The trackbar bracket is higher than stock location to allow proper steering geometry.

Features include:

3/8" and 1/4" thick mild steel truss and 3/16" coil brackets for much higher strength than the factory bracket and other aftermarket brackets. Precision CNC cut and bent for great fitment.*
Includes all the brackets necessary for a complete axle swap including upper and lower control arm mounts, shock mounts, anti-sway bar mounts, tracbar mount, and coil spring mounts.
Save hours of installation time. Brackets are jigged into truss and set exact position automatically. All other brackets just need to line up to truss, no guessing and measuring involved.
Easily upgrade-able for future link geometry changes. Just trim off factory location upper control mounts and weld on a new centered link mount.
Truss is reinforced using interlocked 1/4 thick gussets for maximum strength and easy assembly.
Overall low profile design means your axle is stronger, sleeker, easier to fit into any vehicle, and less likely to interfere with vehicle components.**

NOTE: This kit requires general welding and fabrication skills. Welding should only be done by a competent welder who understand different materials. Some welding of cast and mild steel will be used. Artec Industries implies no guarantees or warranties and is not liable for improper installation.

*Some grinding and fitment may be required when installing this kit. Every axle varies slightly and some fabrication may be required. Will require brake line relocation to fit.

** In rare and extreme cases, the truss may come into contact with oil pan. Prior to operating the vehicle, remove the coil springs, cycle the suspension including full compression of both sides simultaneously and add bumpstop extensions to prevent damage to oil pan.

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4.9

cherokee

awsome kit. nice fitment. very good product. awsome customer service

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Reviewed by: jeremy from michigan on 1/29/2017

AWESOME!!

Great product!! Made very simple with the most advanced engineering u can come across... you wont find a kit that works any better making this swap happen...

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Reviewed by: Travis Toborg from Griffin on 11/22/2016

The best company!!

Artec SD swap kit has been absolutely amazing! Not only is it pure beef it's also absolutely engineered perfection! Made swapping easy. ..look great and working with them [customer service] has been an absolute pleasure! I cannot give them enough praise for listening and dealing with me cause I know I'm hats to deal with. Thank you Artec!!

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Reviewed by: Kyle Bizzell from Edinburg, TX on 11/22/2016

VP, NAXJA North Atlantic Chapter

Just received my truss kit yesterday to swap my 95 Ford front 60 into my MJ. All I can say is that I now realize why Artec came so highly recommended. Clear, detailed instructions, beautiful metal work, and a perfect fit. I'm a pipe fitter by trade, so I might know a thing or two when it comes to quality metalwork, and the folks here at Artec are definitely doing just that. I won't be buying bracketry anywhere else from now on, that's for sure. As a p.s., I would also like to thank them for the updates, as this was an early production pre-order, and they kept me posted every step of the way. Excellent product, excellent service. This is how a good business is run. THANK YOU! Rich

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Reviewed by: Rich Granato from Malaga on 1/12/2017

Solid product, went on easy and made everything bolt in. Highly recommend

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Reviewed by: Don from Mass on 1/8/2017

Good stuff

Bought this truss for a one ton swap (duh) on my XJ. Overall fit and finish was great! I ordered the Johnny joint option, and didn't end up using it due to a change of plans. Went with a 3 link instead and used Ruffstuff parts. The only gripe I have is that when I called and asked to trade out the Johnny joints for the 3 link tower, the rep I talked to was kinda rude. I offered to Pay shipping both ways on both items as well as deal with the cost of the Johnny joints AND the 3 link tower (Johnny joints were +$100 to total cost, 3 link tower was -$35 to total cost, I asked for no refunded difference).. I was pretty much told that I couldn't do that, and that I should've made sure my order was what I wanted before I placed it. Me being human, and humans make mistakes, I had forgotten that I can see into the future and overlooked the not so apparent issues I ran into :-|... Overall, 4.5 stars. I'd recommend it to everybody, just don't expect any compromise from Artec when plans change on your build.

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Reviewed by: Cameron from High Dezert on 8/19/2018

Perfect

I installed this kit onto my super duty axle that I put under my cherokee. I am always impressed with Artec ,their parts are cut and bent so perfect I almost dont want to instal them they are so nice. Very happy with this kit.

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Reviewed by: Chad from Oceanside CA on 8/8/2018

Worth every penny

The set up was super easy with the provided directions and for the axle perfectly! Made setting up the front end on my mj 100x easier and even upped the looks too! If you’re thinking of buying one for your 60, do it. You won’t be disappointed

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Reviewed by: Chase moore from Georgia on 5/5/2018

Made install sooo easy!

I debated piecing together my own swap kit for my super duty axles to go under my XJ... but then I came to my senses and order this kit, and I am glad I did! I actually used this on a dana 50. There was a little extra gap on the back of the center section that I had to address but that was no big deal. The truss fitted right up and was a breeze to install. Take your time, and follow the welding instructions. I would definitely use this swap truss again.

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Reviewed by: Brad Dressler from PA on 6/1/2020

Great kit. Easy install.

Had it welded out in a day and put back together, easy simple install. Everything just tabs together.

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Reviewed by: Keegan Jones from OR on 5/16/2020

Taking the guesswork out

This shortcuts a lot of the guesswork and measuring for setting up a superduty axle for my MJ. The kit went together great!

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Reviewed by: Sean from Spokane on 4/12/2020

Cherokee build

The prefect thing to keep busy during a quorantine . Bought this to do a swap on my 98 jeep Cherokee sport

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Reviewed by: Devin Richard from CT on 3/31/2020

One ton swap made easy

If there's anything easy about swapping a super duty 60 into an XJ or TJ, its the decision to use the artec swap kit. Everything fit together well. And made of pure beef. Artec could charge more for the kit and it would be worth it. Another guy was doing the same swap into his xj and he decided he was going to make his own swap kit. I had mine done, and wheeling before he ever got his figured out and ended up having to redo it because his failed. Artec took all the guess work out of swapping in a SD60 into an xj. Once all the welding work was done, it bolted right in with no issues. Now my next project is buying the artec full hydro ram mount and going full hydro. Thanks Artec for making yet another pure beef product

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Reviewed by: Jeremy P. from Missouri on 8/30/2019

Sd60 truss

Awsome product fitment was great very little grinding needed and everything is quality stuff will always refer to anyone who asks

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Reviewed by: Dakota Hughes from Ohio on 2/26/2019

Mechanic

Good quality, very rigid. Cutting the farctory control arm brackets off sucked but after the truss and link brackets were welded in made it worth it.

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Reviewed by: Matt from Texas on 1/3/2018

Very happy

I am very happy with this uts instructions are really nice one of the best in my opinion i was a little sad when i has to wait longer due to thwm running out of the daystar bushings but i mean that speaks for itself they make so many they didnt have enough overall very happy

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Richard snyder from New jeresy on 10/28/2017

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Q: I have a 01 dana 50 why will this not work? Can it be modified to work with the dana 50. Thanks for your time .

Asked by: Bryan m - 12/29/2016

A: We’ve not personally tested on a dana 50 so we cannot be sure it’ll work. There are differences in the casting however so modification will be necessary.

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Answer provided by: Tom Kellough (7/14/2017)

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Q: Will this truss work for a 02 d60 to swap into my jeep comanche?

Asked by: Kevin - 3/10/2017

A: Yes, This kit will work for your the front of your Comanche since all of the mounts for the TJ axles are in the same location as the XJ/MJ platforms

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Answer provided by: Tom Kellough (7/13/2017)

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Q: Is this a direct swap out from the OEM Dana 30? Do I need to purchase yokes? I have a 1993 XJ with a 4 inch lift

Asked by: Richard Norton - 8/9/2017

A: This kit is designed to get the axle under the Jeep and have all of the arm mounts and coils located as close to the factory location as possible. There are other things that will need to be addressed like Swaybar links, Steering, Driveshafts, An other little things associated with doing a 1 ton swap .

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Q: What kind of trackbar can I use with this kit since the stock and aftermarket trackbars are too long?

Asked by: William Feldman - 8/16/2018

A: You would need to fabricate a custom trackbar from dom and use heim joints

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Q: For the 3-Link mount does it have to be on the passenger side of the truss above the axle tube or can I put it on the drivers side of the truss on top of the differential?

Asked by: William Feldman - 11/7/2018

A: For the 3 link option it is setup for a passenger side upper arm but you could modify the bracket and put it on the driver side . But the passenger side is easier to do due to space constraints with driveshaft and exhaust manifold .

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Q: With the 99-04 Super Duty axles, are you suppose to grind the driver side casting all the way down to the axle tube inside or just round out the casting?

Asked by: William Feldman - 11/11/2018

A: you will want to grind all the way around the tube so you can use the BR1141 brackets with the truss

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Q: I have a 91 xj not sure if it's the superduty dana 50 or 60 if it's the 50 do you have options for that or can you use the same kit Also I am using the iron rock offroad long arm your kit says factory locations for mount then says can't use your link ? Is there an option to make it work with what I have ?

Asked by: Gary stone - 3/20/2017

A: On the casting tag on your Axle if it is a Dana 60 you will see 248 from 99-04 and 256 on the 05+ axle. Some of the control arm mounting locations are taller and wider then factory so modifications to the frame side arm mounts may be necessary . This will not work with the 3 link radius style kit that IRO has . You will need to convert to a True 3 link or 4 link setup.

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Answer provided by: Tom Kellough (7/13/2017)

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Q: Does this kit move the axle forward at all?

Asked by: Andrew - 4/14/2017

A: This kit will not move the axle forward unless you want it to by adding longer control arms .

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Q: Will this work on a narrowed axle? Or does it have to be full width? Thank you.

Asked by: Eric - 8/12/2018

A: Our swap kits are intended to be used on full width axles but with modification you could get it to work with a narrowed axles

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Q: Is there a bracket with this kit to mount a steering stabilizer or will I need to buy a separate bracket?

Asked by: William Feldman - 1/13/2019

A: There is no mount for a steering damper with this truss kit so one would need to be fabricated

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TJ 1 TON SUPERDUTY Front 60 Swap Kit

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TJ 1 TON - Superduty Front 60 Swap Kit

All the brackets necessary for the Super Duty front 60 ('99-'04 or '05+) axle

swap into a Jeep TJ Wrangler ('97-'06), LJ Wrangler ('03-'06),

XJ Cherokee ('84-'01), ZJ Grand Cherokee ('93-'98), MJ Comanche ('85-'92)

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Q: I have a 01 dana 50 why will this not work? Can it be modified to work with the dana 50. Thanks for your time .

Q: Will this truss work for a 02 d60 to swap into my jeep comanche?

Q: Is this a direct swap out from the OEM Dana 30? Do I need to purchase yokes? I have a 1993 XJ with a 4 inch lift

Q: What kind of trackbar can I use with this kit since the stock and aftermarket trackbars are too long?

Q: For the 3-Link mount does it have to be on the passenger side of the truss above the axle tube or can I put it on the drivers side of the truss on top of the differential?

Q: With the 99-04 Super Duty axles, are you suppose to grind the driver side casting all the way down to the axle tube inside or just round out the casting?

Q: Does this kit move the axle forward at all?

Q: Will this work on a narrowed axle? Or does it have to be full width? Thank you.

Q: Is there a bracket with this kit to mount a steering stabilizer or will I need to buy a separate bracket?

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