{"product_id":"1-ton-apex-front-sd-differential-top-cap-2005","title":"1 TON - APEX Front SD Differential Top Cap 2005+","description":"\u003ch1 align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style='font-family: \"Arial Black\";'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"\u003e1 TON - APEX Front Superduty 60 2005+ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\"\u003eDifferential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"\u003e Top Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch1 align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial Black; font-size: 18pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThis heavy duty top cap weld directly to the differential casting for the Super Duty front 60 2005+ axle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch1 align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eto allow mounting of driver side upper control \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003earm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e brackets. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1 align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style='font-family: \"Arial Black\"; font-size: 18pt;'\u003eStronger Design, Lighter Weight, Easier Install\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\" style='box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-shadow: none; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; border: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(56, 55, 51); font-family: \"open sans\", sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-shadow: none; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eA NEW ERA HAS BEGUN WITH THE ARRIVAL OF THE APEX TRUSS! Artec Industries is proud to announce the next generation of PATENT PENDING axle trusses. This series of trusses not only builds on our experience as the world leader in axle truss design, it brings it to 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\" style='box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-shadow: none; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; border: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(56, 55, 51); font-family: \"open sans\", sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);'\u003e\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-shadow: none; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\" style='box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-shadow: none; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(56, 55, 51); font-family: \"open sans\", sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eThe 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. Without long seams to weld, now you drop the truss directly on to the axle and weld it to the axle faster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eShown below on kits JL6551 and JL6552. The Top Cap is included in those kits but some may want to buy the Top Cap if they purchased JL6553, in which the Top Cap is not included.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cblockquote style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; border: currentColor; border-image: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: \"Arial Black\"; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;'\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/2060\/9998\/t\/13\/assets\/JL6551-GIF.gif?v=1661200685\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ctable width=\"\" align=\"\" style='background: url(\"https:\/\/artecindustries.3dcartstores.com\/admin\/html_editor\/scripts\/saf\/undefined\") rgb(220, 220, 220); width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;' cellpadding=\"5\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); border-image: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"productDetail\" id=\"ctl00_cphMain_ctl00_lbProductDetail\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eIMPORTANT NOTES: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"productDetail\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eThe Front 60 that works with this kit is from Ford Superduty F-250 and F-350 trucks from model years 2005+ (coil spring). This truss is not intended for older axles due to different differential offsets. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"productDetail\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"productDetail\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eOnly works with Front APEX Truss JL6500 which is in kits JL6551, JL6552, or JL6553. Uses JL6500 UCA brackets for mounting bushings or Johnny Joints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"productDetail\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"productDetail\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eTrimming 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eSome versions of this axle have a hump on top of the differential which may need to be ground down. Test Top Cap on diff first and if it doesn't sit flush on the edges, check for casting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eprotrusions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"line-height: 2;\"\u003e \u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFeatures include: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003ePATENT PENDING APEX Truss peaked top design provides more rigidity than a flat top truss design \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eCNC Precision Laser cut in-house from 1\/4\" mild steel for a strong solution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eNC Precision Bent in-house for a great fitment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px; font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-shadow: none; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eLiterally drop the Top Cap in place on the axle and it's ready to weld. No puzzle piece assembling*\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px; font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-shadow: none; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eDesigned used 3D models directly from Ford and Jeep for not only an amazing fit but clearances with surrounding components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px; font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-shadow: none; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e70% less welding needed than previous truss designs means less warping, faster turnaround, and lower costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px; font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-shadow: none; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eAll long seams are bent so you don't need to spend time welding them together\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px; font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-shadow: none; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eContours the cast steel differential and can be welded with normal MIG welder and moderate pre-heating and post-heating**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px; font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-shadow: none; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eOEM location Upper Control Arms jig holes on Top Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOverall low profile design means your axle is stronger, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003esleeker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e, easier to fit into any vehicle, and less likely to interfere with vehicle components.***\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNOTE: 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e*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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-size: 18pt;\"\u003e**Some versions of this axle have a hump on top of the differential which may need to be ground down. Test Top Cap on diff first and if it doesn't sit flush on the edges, check for casting protrusions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e *** 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.\u003c\/p\u003e                                                         ","brand":"Artec Industries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45614050148543,"sku":"JL6501","price":71.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/2486\/8031\/files\/JL6501a.jpg?v=1777961427","url":"https:\/\/yotanation.com\/products\/1-ton-apex-front-sd-differential-top-cap-2005","provider":"Yota Nation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}