Artec TR1408 14 Bolt Front Axle Truss for Custom GM Chevy/GMC 1-Ton Builds

Vehicle Fitment

• Universal fit for most 14-bolt axles sourced from Chevrolet/GMC trucks, used in custom front-axle builds - not an OEM front-axle configuration on any factory vehicle

Fitment Notes

• Fitment is determined by axle type and custom build configuration, not vehicle make/model/year - a 14-bolt front axle is entirely custom, so modifications may be necessary depending on how the specific axle has been built
• Supports pinion angles from 7 to 20 degrees; angles outside that range may require trimming
• Available for either passenger-side or driver-side drop configurations
• Requires welding and general fabrication skill; some grinding and fitment adjustment should be expected, as every custom axle varies slightly
• No guarantee or warranty implied for improper installation, per Artec Industries

Features

• Heavy-duty truss system built to reinforce the entire axle while providing a flat, dedicated surface for mounting upper links
• Combines two previous Artec products (14-Bolt Short Rear Truss and Modular Truss End) into a single, more versatile system
• 3/8" thick truss top paired with 1/4" thick gussets for a design that strengthens both the axle tube and the link mounting surface
• Configurable for either passenger-side or driver-side drop 14-bolt front axle builds
• Wide pinion angle range (7-20 degrees) accommodates a variety of custom build geometries

Specifications

• Part Number: TR1408
• UPC: 816791027238
• Axle Application: GM 14-Bolt (Custom Front Build)
• Truss Top Thickness: 3/8"
• Gusset Thickness: 1/4"
• Pinion Angle Range: 7°-20°
• Drop Configuration: Passenger or Driver Side
• Category: Axle Trusses

Included Components

• 1x 14 Bolt Front Truss

Product Description

The Artec TR1408 is a purpose-built truss for anyone constructing a custom 1-ton front axle around a GM 14-bolt housing - a build that doesn't exist in any factory configuration, since the 14-bolt was designed as a rear axle. Rather than leaving builders to fabricate link mounting points from scratch, this truss combines two of Artec's existing products into one system: reinforcing the entire axle while providing a flat, purpose-built surface for mounting upper links.

Built from a 3/8" thick truss top paired with 1/4" gussets, it's engineered to strengthen both the axle housing itself and the link mounting surface under it, standing up to the demands of a genuinely heavy-duty front axle build. The design accommodates either a passenger-side or driver-side drop configuration and supports a wide range of pinion angles from 7 to 20 degrees, covering most common custom build geometries without requiring trimming.

This is a fit for builders already committed to a custom 14-bolt front axle swap who want a proven, purpose-engineered truss rather than an improvised bracket solution. Because every 14-bolt front build is inherently custom, some grinding, fitment adjustment, and welding skill should be expected regardless of how precisely the axle was assembled beforehand - this is a project component for an experienced fabricator, not a bolt-on part.