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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 06:15 PM
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Came across this online. Looks stout and is more affordable than other mods but is it really worth it for a dude that goes rock crawling once a month?

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www.artecindustries.com/JK-Front-Axle-ARMOR-KIT_p_309.html]Artec JK Front Axle ARMOR KIT[/url]

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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 06:34 PM
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Hope so!

You have to weld it to your pumpkin which is cast steel. This is a big deal to do right.
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 06:34 PM
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Personally I think it's good cheap insurance. It's on my list
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Sgt Mack
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Hope so!

You have to weld it to your pumpkin which is cast steel. This is a big deal to do right.
I literally just threw the rancho front diff skid plate on this weekend. Will I still be able to use it with this?
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 06:57 PM
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No idea. Does it wrap around the top of the pumpkin? The truss just sits on top.

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I deleted all my other photos on my phone so I only have these. The truss was the first step, welded on along with the lcas and C's.
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 02:26 AM
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no it uses the 5 bolts on the bottom half and also uses a u bolt to site behind the pumpkin on the DS. nothing ontop though

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not the best pic but gives you a rough idea of what i mean

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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 06:56 AM
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That should work fine. The truss is only on top.
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 07:21 AM
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Yes, it is well worth the investment. A truss is the best option for beefing up a stock housing, and the artec armor set is the most complete kit for the JK. This is much stronger than the flimsy sleeves everyone tells you to weld in. Plus you maintain the option to move up to 35 spline shafts if you choose to do so in the future.
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 07:34 AM
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You can always add nitro sleeves ..... Pop right in and you can still run 35spline.
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Sgt Mack
You can always add nitro sleeves ..... Pop right in and you can still run 35spline.
I have nitro sleeves. I was under the impression you coudnt move up to 35 spline shafts.
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