DSE Front Speed Kit 2 - Double Adjustable Shocks - Tubular Sway Bar (031320-DDS) - 1968-1972 GM A-Body BBC
Take your Big Block-powered 1968-1972 GM A-Body beyond basic suspension upgrades with the Detroit Speed 031320-DDS Front Speed Kit 2. Engineered as an integrated front suspension system, this package combines proven Detroit Speed geometry with DSE/JRi double-adjustable coilovers, forged drop spindles, and a tubular front sway bar. The result is a serious performance upgrade that improves ride, handling, camber and caster geometry, body control, and cornering response while adding the adjustability needed to dial in both ride height and shock performance.
The 031320-DDS is the double-adjustable BBC version of Detroit Speed's Front Speed Kit 2, pairing DSE/JRi aluminum-body coilover shocks with Detroit Tuned valving and 650 lb/in springs featuring a 9.5-inch free length. The double-adjustable shocks provide two independent adjustments and an extensive tuning range, allowing suspension response to be tailored to the driver's preferences and performance requirements while maintaining excellent street ride quality. Tubular upper and lower control arms, Detroit Speed forged 2-inch drop spindles, and a tubular front sway bar complete a matched package built for enthusiasts who want serious suspension capability from their classic A-Body.
Specifications
- Part Number: 031320-DDS
- Product Type: Front Speed Kit 2
- Position: Front
- Platform: 1968-1972 GM A-Body
- Engine Application: Big Block Chevrolet
- Shock Type: Double Adjustable Coilover
- Shock Construction: DSE/JRi Aluminum Body
- Shock Valving: Detroit Tuned
- Shock Adjustments: Two Independent Adjustments
- Spring Rate: 650 lb/in
- Spring Free Length: 9.5 inches
- Ride Height: Adjustable Through 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
- 650 lb/in coilover springs
- Detroit Speed tubular front sway bar
- Coilover adjustment hardware
Features
- Integrated Front Speed Kit 2 engineered for compatible 1968-1972 GM A-Body applications
- Configured specifically for Big Block Chevrolet engine applications
- DSE/JRi aluminum-body double-adjustable coilover shocks feature Detroit Tuned valving
- Two independent shock adjustments provide an extensive range of suspension tuning
- Allows shock response to be tailored to driver preference and performance requirements
- Coilover design provides adjustable ride height for dialing in stance and suspension setup
- 650 lb/in coilover springs feature a 9.5-inch free length
- Tubular upper and lower control arms upgrade the factory suspension foundation
- Improved camber and caster geometry helps modernize classic A-Body handling characteristics
- Detroit Speed forged 2-inch drop spindles provide a lower, performance-focused stance
- Tubular front sway bar improves roll control and cornering stability
- Matched components are selected to complement one another as an integrated front suspension system
- Offers greater shock tuning capability than the base and single-adjustable versions of this Speed Kit
- Designed to deliver high-level suspension performance while maintaining excellent street 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 031320-DDS version is configured for Big Block Chevrolet engine applications.
- This is the double-adjustable shock version with a tubular front sway bar.
- Do not confuse 031320-DDS with 031320DS base-shock or 031320-SDS single-adjustable versions.
- Coilover springs feature a 650 lb/in spring rate and 9.5-inch free length.
- The coilover system provides ride-height adjustment.
- Double-adjustable shocks provide two independent adjustments for more precise suspension tuning.
- Detroit Speed forged spindles provide an approximately 2-inch drop.
FAQs
What comes in the DSE 031320-DDS Front Speed Kit 2?
The 031320-DDS package combines 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, 650 lb/in coilover springs, and a tubular front sway bar into an integrated front suspension system.
What is the advantage of the double-adjustable shocks in DSE 031320-DDS?
The double-adjustable DSE/JRi shocks provide two independent adjustments with an extensive tuning range, allowing suspension response to be tailored more precisely to the driver and intended use. Combined with adjustable coilover ride height, the 031320-DDS provides significantly 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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