DSE Front Speed Kit 1 (031333DS) - 1978-1988 GM G-Body
Transform the front suspension of your 1978-1988 GM G-Body with the Detroit Speed 031333DS Front Speed Kit 1. Designed for Small Block Chevrolet and GM LS-powered applications, this integrated suspension package replaces the soft, dated factory setup with matched performance components engineered to work together. The result is improved ride quality, sharper handling, better body control, and improved camber and caster geometry, along with an approximately 2-inch lower front stance that gives your G-Body the aggressive Pro-Touring look to match its upgraded road manners.
Detroit Speed combines tubular upper and lower control arms, Koni Classic front shocks, 575 lb/in front coil springs, and a larger tubular front sway bar into a bolt-on package built around the G-Body platform. The springs feature a 12.375-inch free length, while the non-adjustable Koni shocks provide a straightforward performance damping solution without requiring manual shock tuning. Every major component is selected to complement the rest of the system, making 031333DS an excellent choice for enthusiasts who want a comprehensive street-performance suspension upgrade without moving to a coilover package.
Specifications
- Part Number: 031333DS
- Manufacturer: Detroit Speed
- Product Type: Front Speed Kit 1
- Position: Front
- Platform: 1978-1988 GM G-Body
- Engine Application: Small Block Chevrolet / GM LS
- Shock Type: Non-Adjustable
- Shock Series: Koni Classic
- Spring Type: Front Coil Spring
- Spring Rate: 575 lb/in
- Spring Free Length: 12.375 inches
- Approximate Front Drop: 2 inches
- Control Arms: Tubular Upper and Lower
- Front Sway Bar: Tubular
- 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
- Koni Classic front shocks
- 575 lb/in front coil springs
- Detroit Speed tubular front sway bar
Features
- Integrated Front Speed Kit 1 engineered specifically for the 1978-1988 GM G-Body platform
- Designed for Small Block Chevrolet and GM LS engine applications
- Approximately 2-inch front drop creates a lower, performance-oriented stance
- 575 lb/in front springs provide increased suspension control compared with the soft factory setup
- 12.375-inch spring free length
- Koni Classic front shocks provide modern damping performance in a straightforward non-adjustable configuration
- Tubular upper and lower control arms upgrade the factory suspension foundation
- Improved camber and caster geometry helps deliver more responsive handling and front-end control
- Larger tubular front sway bar improves roll control and cornering stability
- Matched suspension components are selected to complement one another as an integrated system
- Bolt-on design makes it easier to upgrade the factory G-Body front suspension as a complete package
- Improves ride quality, steering response, body control, and handling confidence
- Excellent choice for street-driven and Pro-Touring G-Body builds that want a conventional coil spring and shock suspension package
Fitment
- 1978 Buick Regal
- 1979 Buick Regal
- 1980 Buick Regal
- 1981 Buick Regal
- 1982 Buick Regal
- 1983 Buick Regal
- 1984 Buick Regal
- 1985 Buick Regal
- 1986 Buick Regal
- 1987 Buick Regal
- 1978 Chevrolet El Camino
- 1979 Chevrolet El Camino
- 1980 Chevrolet El Camino
- 1981 Chevrolet El Camino
- 1982 Chevrolet El Camino
- 1983 Chevrolet El Camino
- 1984 Chevrolet El Camino
- 1985 Chevrolet El Camino
- 1986 Chevrolet El Camino
- 1987 Chevrolet El Camino
- 1978 Chevrolet Malibu
- 1979 Chevrolet Malibu
- 1980 Chevrolet Malibu
- 1981 Chevrolet Malibu
- 1982 Chevrolet Malibu
- 1983 Chevrolet Malibu
- 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- 1980 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- 1981 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- 1982 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- 1983 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- 1978 GMC Caballero
- 1979 GMC Caballero
- 1980 GMC Caballero
- 1981 GMC Caballero
- 1982 GMC Caballero
- 1983 GMC Caballero
- 1984 GMC Caballero
- 1985 GMC Caballero
- 1986 GMC Caballero
- 1987 GMC Caballero
- 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass
- 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass
- 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass
- 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass
- 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass
- 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass
- 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass
- 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser
- 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser
- 1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser
- 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser
- 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser
- 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
- 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
- 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
- 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
- 1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
- 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
- 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
- 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
- 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
- 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
- 1978 Pontiac Bonneville
- 1979 Pontiac Bonneville
- 1980 Pontiac Bonneville
- 1981 Pontiac Bonneville
- 1982 Pontiac Bonneville
- 1983 Pontiac Bonneville
- 1984 Pontiac Bonneville
- 1985 Pontiac Bonneville
- 1986 Pontiac Bonneville
- 1987 Pontiac Bonneville
- 1988 Pontiac Bonneville
- 1978 Pontiac Grand Prix
- 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix
- 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix
- 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix
- 1982 Pontiac Grand Prix
- 1983 Pontiac Grand Prix
- 1984 Pontiac Grand Prix
- 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix
- 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix
- 1987 Pontiac Grand Prix
- 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix
- 1978 Pontiac LeMans
- 1979 Pontiac LeMans
- 1980 Pontiac LeMans
- 1981 Pontiac LeMans
- 1988 Pontiac LeMans
Important Fitment Notes
- Designed for compatible 1978-1988 GM G-Body applications listed above.
- Part number 031333DS is specified by Detroit Speed for Small Block Chevrolet and GM LS engine applications.
- This Speed Kit 1 uses conventional front coil springs and non-adjustable Koni Classic shocks rather than a coilover system.
- Front springs feature a 575 lb/in spring rate and 12.375-inch free length.
- The package lowers the front approximately 2 inches.
FAQs
What comes in the DSE 031333DS Front Speed Kit 1?
The 031333DS combines Detroit Speed tubular upper and lower control arms, Koni Classic front shocks, 575 lb/in front coil springs, and a larger tubular front sway bar into an integrated suspension package designed for compatible 1978-1988 GM G-Body applications.
How much does the DSE 031333DS Front Speed Kit 1 lower a G-Body?
The package is designed to lower the front approximately 2 inches while upgrading suspension geometry, spring control, damping, and roll resistance for more responsive handling and a lower Pro-Touring stance.
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 upgrading a Regal, El Camino, Malibu, Monte Carlo, Cutlass, Bonneville, Grand Prix, LeMans, or another compatible G-Body, our experienced performance team can help you select the correct Detroit Speed components for your vehicle and build goals. Call 1-855-827-7223 or email sales@beefcakeracing.com for assistance.
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