DSE Front Speed Kit 2 - Double Adjustable Shocks - Tubular Sway Bar (031318-DDS) - 1968-1972 GM A-Body SBC / LS
Take the front suspension of your 1968-1972 GM A-Body beyond a basic bolt-on upgrade with the Detroit Speed 031318-DDS Front Speed Kit 2. Engineered for Small Block Chevrolet and GM LS applications, this integrated suspension package combines Detroit Speed geometry upgrades with DSE/JRi double-adjustable coilovers and a tubular front sway bar. The result is a performance-focused system that improves ride, handling, camber and caster geometry while adding the ride-height and damping adjustability serious street and Pro-Touring builds demand.
At the heart of the 031318-DDS package are DSE/JRi aluminum-body double-adjustable coilover shocks with Detroit Tuned valving, paired with 550 lb/in springs featuring a 9.5-inch free length. Independent shock adjustments provide a broad tuning range, allowing suspension response to be dialed in for the driver's preferences and performance requirements while maintaining street-friendly ride characteristics. Tubular upper and lower control arms, forged 2-inch drop spindles, and a tubular front sway bar complete a matched system designed to deliver more precise suspension control and confident cornering.
Specifications
- Part Number: 031318-DDS
- Product Type: Front Speed Kit 2
- Position: Front
- Platform: 1968-1972 GM A-Body
- Engine Application: Small Block Chevrolet / GM LS
- Shock Type: Double Adjustable Coilover
- Shock Construction: DSE/JRi aluminum body
- Shock Valving: Detroit Tuned
- Spring Rate: 550 lb/in
- Spring Free Length: 9.5 inches
- Ride Height: Adjustable through the coilover system
- Spindles: Detroit Speed forged 2-inch drop spindles
- Control Arms: Tubular upper and lower
- Sway Bar Type: Tubular front sway bar
- Installation Type: Bolt-on front suspension package
- Quantity: Sold as a kit
Kit Components
- Detroit Speed tubular upper control arms
- Detroit Speed tubular lower control arms
- Detroit Speed forged 2-inch drop spindles
- DSE/JRi aluminum-body double-adjustable coilover shocks with Detroit Tuned valving
- 550 lb/in coilover springs
- Detroit Speed tubular front sway bar
- Spanner tool for coilover adjustment
Features
- Integrated Speed Kit 2 suspension system engineered for compatible 1968-1972 GM A-Body applications
- Configured for Small Block Chevrolet and GM LS engine combinations
- Double-adjustable DSE/JRi coilover shocks provide two independent adjustments and an extensive tuning range
- Detroit Tuned shock valving delivers performance-oriented suspension control
- Coilover design provides adjustable ride height for dialing in stance and suspension setup
- 550 lb/in coilover springs with a 9.5-inch free length
- Tubular upper and lower control arms improve the factory suspension foundation and geometry
- Forged 2-inch drop spindles provide a lower performance stance
- Improved camber and caster geometry helps modernize the handling characteristics of the classic A-Body platform
- Tubular front sway bar improves cornering stability and helps control body roll
- Matched components are selected to function together as a complete front suspension system
- Provides greater suspension tuning capability than the Speed Kit 1 configuration
- Designed to combine serious performance capability with street-friendly ride quality
Fitment
- 1970 Buick GS
- 1971 Buick GS
- 1972 Buick GS
- 1968 Buick GS 350
- 1969 Buick GS 350
- 1968 Buick GS 400
- 1969 Buick GS 400
- 1970 Buick GS 455
- 1971 Buick GS 455
- 1972 Buick GS 455
- 1968 Buick Skylark
- 1969 Buick Skylark
- 1970 Buick Skylark
- 1971 Buick Skylark
- 1972 Buick Skylark
- 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle
- 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle
- 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
- 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle
- 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
- 1968 Chevrolet El Camino
- 1969 Chevrolet El Camino
- 1970 Chevrolet El Camino
- 1971 Chevrolet El Camino
- 1972 Chevrolet El Camino
- 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- 1971 GMC Sprint
- 1972 GMC Sprint
- 1968 Oldsmobile 442
- 1969 Oldsmobile 442
- 1970 Oldsmobile 442
- 1971 Oldsmobile 442
- 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass
- 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass
- 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass
- 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass
- 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass
- 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
- 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
- 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
- 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
- 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
- 1968 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
- 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
- 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
- 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
- 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
- 1968 Pontiac GTO
- 1969 Pontiac GTO
- 1970 Pontiac GTO
- 1971 Pontiac GTO
- 1972 Pontiac GTO
- 1968 Pontiac LeMans
- 1969 Pontiac LeMans
- 1970 Pontiac LeMans
- 1971 Pontiac LeMans
- 1972 Pontiac LeMans
- 1968 Pontiac Tempest
- 1969 Pontiac Tempest
- 1970 Pontiac Tempest
Important Fitment Notes
- Designed for compatible 1968-1972 GM A-Body applications.
- This 031318-DDS version is configured for Small Block Chevrolet and GM LS engine applications.
- This is the double-adjustable shock version with a tubular front sway bar. Do not confuse it with 031318DS base-shock or 031318-SDS single-adjustable versions.
- Coilover springs feature a 550 lb/in spring rate and 9.5-inch free length.
- The coilover system provides ride-height adjustment.
- Detroit Speed forged spindles provide an approximately 2-inch drop.
- The package is designed as an integrated system with components selected to complement one another.
FAQs
What comes in the DSE 031318-DDS Front Speed Kit 2?
The 031318-DDS package includes Detroit Speed tubular upper and lower control arms, forged 2-inch drop spindles, DSE/JRi aluminum-body double-adjustable coilover shocks with Detroit Tuned valving, 550 lb/in coilover springs, a tubular front sway bar, and a spanner adjustment tool.
What is the advantage of the double-adjustable shocks in DSE 031318-DDS?
The DSE/JRi double-adjustable shocks provide two independent adjustments with a broad tuning range, allowing the suspension to be tailored more precisely to the driver's preferences and performance requirements. Combined with adjustable coilover ride height, this gives Speed Kit 2 considerably more tuning capability than a conventional fixed spring and shock setup.
Why Buy Detroit Speed from Beefcake Racing?
Beefcake Racing is your source for Detroit Speed suspension and chassis upgrades for classic GM performance builds. Whether you are building a Chevelle, El Camino, Monte Carlo, GTO, Cutlass, Skylark, or another compatible A-Body, our experienced performance team can help you select the right Detroit Speed components for your suspension and engine combination. Call 1-855-827-7223 or email sales@beefcakeracing.com for assistance.
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