DSE Front Speed Kit 3 - Double Adjustable Shocks (031352-DDS) - 1967-1969 Camaro / Firebird / 1968-1974 Nova - SBC / LS
Push your classic F-Body or X-Body far beyond factory suspension performance with the Detroit Speed 031352-DDS Front Speed Kit 3. Designed for Small Block Chevrolet and GM LS applications, Speed Kit 3 is Detroit Speed's most advanced front handling system for use with the stock subframe. This comprehensive, 100 percent bolt-on package combines upgraded suspension, steering, and damping components into an integrated system engineered to deliver quicker steering response, improved suspension geometry, greater cornering control, and the precise road feel expected from a modern performance car.
The 031352-DDS combines double-adjustable JRi coilover shocks with Detroit Tuned valving, 9.5-inch free-length coilover springs, tubular upper and lower control arms, a 1-1/8-inch OD tubular sway bar, an all-new 12.7:1 quick-ratio steering gear, and Detroit Speed's steering service components. The coilovers provide adjustable ride height while the double-adjustable dampers give performance-minded drivers extensive control over shock tuning. Add Detroit Speed's caster-focused control arm geometry and upgraded steering system, and this package delivers a major transformation for serious street, Pro-Touring, autocross, and track-driven builds.
Specifications
- Part Number: 031352-DDS
- Manufacturer: Detroit Speed
- Product Type: Front Speed Kit 3
- Position: Front
- Platform: 1967-1969 GM F-Body / 1968-1974 Chevrolet Nova
- Engine Application: Small Block Chevrolet / GM LS
- Shock Type: Double Adjustable JRi Coilover
- Shock Valving: Detroit Tuned
- Spring Rate: 550 lb/in or 650 lb/in
- Spring Free Length: 9.5 inches
- Ride Height: Adjustable
- Upper Control Arms: Tubular with CNC Stainless Steel Cross Shafts and Caster Tuner Bushings
- Lower Control Arms: Tubular with Additional Positive Caster and Delrin Bushings
- Lower Control Arm Finish: Gloss Black Powder Coat
- Front Sway Bar: 1-1/8-inch OD x .156-inch Wall Tubular Construction
- Sway Bar Bushings: Greaseable Polyurethane
- Steering Gear Ratio: 12.7:1 Quick Ratio
- Steering Gear: All-New, Not Rebuilt
- Steering Gear Technology: Detroit Tuned Rack-and-Pinion Valve Technology
- Steering Service Kit: Included
- Installation: 100 Percent Bolt-On
- Quantity: Sold as a Kit
Features
- Detroit Speed's most advanced front handling system for use with the stock F/X-Body subframe
- Designed for Small Block Chevrolet and GM LS engine applications
- 100 percent bolt-on package simplifies installation without requiring a complete aftermarket front subframe
- Double-adjustable JRi coilover shocks provide extensive damping adjustment for fine-tuning suspension response
- Detroit Tuned shock valving provides a performance-focused foundation for street and competition use
- Coilover design provides adjustable front ride height for dialing in stance and suspension setup
- 9.5-inch free-length coilover springs
- Available spring rates include 550 lb/in and 650 lb/in
- Tubular upper control arms feature CNC stainless steel cross shafts incorporating Detroit Speed caster tuner bushings
- Tubular lower control arms incorporate additional positive caster to improve performance-oriented suspension geometry
- Lower control arms use Delrin bushings and a durable gloss black powder coat finish
- 1-1/8-inch OD x .156-inch-wall tubular front sway bar improves roll control and cornering stability
- Greaseable polyurethane sway bar bushings and end links are included
- All-new 12.7:1 quick-ratio steering gear delivers faster steering response
- Detroit Tuned rack-and-pinion valve technology is incorporated into the steering gear
- Detroit Speed steering service kit provides premium components for rebuilding and upgrading the front steering system
- Integrated suspension and steering upgrades are engineered to work together rather than as unrelated individual components
- Designed to give a classic Camaro, Firebird, or Nova the steering precision and handling response of a much more modern performance car
- Excellent choice for serious performance street, Pro-Touring, autocross, and track-oriented builds
Fitment
- 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1969 Chevrolet Nova
- 1970 Chevrolet Nova
- 1971 Chevrolet Nova
- 1972 Chevrolet Nova
- 1973 Chevrolet Nova
- 1974 Chevrolet Nova
- 1967 Pontiac Firebird
- 1968 Pontiac Firebird
- 1969 Pontiac Firebird
Important Fitment Notes
- Part number 031352-DDS is the double-adjustable SBC/LS version of Detroit Speed Front Speed Kit 3.
- Designed for Small Block Chevrolet and GM LS engine applications.
- Detroit Speed lists 550 lb/in or 650 lb/in spring rates for this kit, with a 9.5-inch spring free length.
- The JRi coilover system provides adjustable front ride height.
- Speed Kit 3 is designed for use with the stock front subframe.
- This package is 100 percent bolt-on.
- Do not confuse 031352-DDS with 031352DS, the non-adjustable version, or 031352-SDS, the single-adjustable version.
FAQs
What makes the DSE 031352-DDS Speed Kit 3 different from Speed Kit 2?
Speed Kit 3 goes beyond the coilover ride-height adjustability of Speed Kit 2 by adding Detroit Speed's advanced steering upgrades. The 031352-DDS combines double-adjustable JRi coilovers with performance-oriented tubular control arms, a tubular sway bar, an all-new 12.7:1 quick-ratio steering gear, and a steering service kit to substantially upgrade both suspension and steering performance while retaining the stock subframe.
What can be adjusted on the DSE 031352-DDS Front Speed Kit 3?
The coilover system allows front ride-height adjustment, while the double-adjustable JRi shocks provide advanced damping adjustment for fine-tuning suspension response. Detroit Speed also incorporates caster-focused suspension geometry into the control arm system for a more modern, performance-oriented front-end setup.
Why Buy Detroit Speed from Beefcake Racing?
Beefcake Racing is your source for Detroit Speed suspension and steering upgrades for serious street, Pro-Touring, autocross, and track builds. Whether you are upgrading a Camaro, Firebird, Nova, or another performance GM platform, our experienced team can help you select the correct Detroit Speed components for your engine combination and performance goals. Call 1-855-827-7223 or email sales@beefcakeracing.com for assistance.
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