DSE Front Speed Kit 2 - Base Shocks (031355DS) - 1970-1981 Chevrolet Camaro / Pontiac Firebird - BBC
Give your second-generation F-Body the suspension control, stance, and road manners of a properly engineered performance package with the Detroit Speed Front Speed Kit 2. Designed for 1970-1981 Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird models with Big Block Chevy engines, this integrated front suspension system combines proven Detroit Speed components engineered to work together rather than forcing you to piece together a collection of unrelated upgrades. Speed Kit 2 adds coilover suspension technology and adjustable ride height, making it a strong foundation for a street performance, restomod, or Pro Touring build.
Part number 031355DS features non-adjustable DSE/JRi aluminum-body coilover shocks with Detroit Tuned valving, giving you application-engineered damping without the need to manually tune shock settings. The coilover system still provides ride-height adjustment, allowing you to dial in the stance of your Camaro or Firebird. Forged drop spindles and a larger front sway bar further improve the performance-focused suspension package, while the bolt-on component design makes this an integrated approach to modernizing the front suspension of a classic second-generation F-Body.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Detroit Speed
- Part Number: 031355DS
- Product Type: Front Speed Kit
- Speed Kit Type: Front Speed Kit 2
- Engine Application: Big Block Chevy (BBC)
- Shock Type: Non-Adjustable Base Shocks
- Shock Construction: DSE/JRi aluminum-body coilover
- Shock Valving: Detroit Tuned
- Suspension Type: Coilover
- Ride Height: Adjustable
- Spindles: DSE forged drop spindles
- Sway Bar: Tubular front sway bar
- Vehicle Platform: 1970-1981 GM F-Body
Features
- Integrated Detroit Speed Front Speed Kit 2 engineered for 1970-1981 Camaro and Firebird applications
- Designed specifically for Big Block Chevy engine applications
- Combines matched front suspension components into a system engineered for the vehicle
- DSE/JRi aluminum-body coilover shocks feature Detroit Tuned valving
- Non-adjustable base shock configuration provides engineered damping without requiring manual shock adjustments
- Coilover suspension provides adjustable ride height for dialing in vehicle stance
- DSE forged drop spindles are included as part of the performance suspension package
- Larger front sway bar helps improve cornering stability and front suspension control
- Bolt-on components provide a straightforward path to significantly upgrading the factory front suspension
- Matched Detroit Speed components eliminate the guesswork involved in combining unrelated suspension parts
- Designed to move the handling capability of a classic second-generation F-Body beyond the factory suspension
- Well suited for performance street cars, restomods, and Pro Touring Camaro and Firebird builds
Fitment
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FAQs
What vehicles does DSE 031355DS fit?
Detroit Speed 031355DS is designed for 1970-1981 Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird models using a Big Block Chevy engine application.
Are the shocks in DSE 031355DS adjustable?
The DSE/JRi base shock damping is non-adjustable and uses Detroit Tuned valving. However, the coilover suspension still provides ride-height adjustment.
Does DSE 031355DS include drop spindles?
Yes. Detroit Speed 031355DS includes DSE forged drop spindles as part of the Front Speed Kit 2 suspension package.
What does the larger front sway bar do?
The upgraded front sway bar helps control body roll and improves cornering stability, complementing the other suspension components in the integrated Speed Kit 2 package.
Is DSE 031355DS designed for SBC or LS applications?
No. Part number 031355DS is specifically the Big Block Chevy version of the Front Speed Kit 2. Detroit Speed offers a different part number for SBC and LS applications, so verify the engine configuration before ordering.
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Build a sharper, better-controlled big-block Camaro or Firebird with proven Detroit Speed suspension engineering from Beefcake Racing. Whether your second-generation F-Body is a weekend street machine, modern restomod, or serious Pro Touring build, our team can help you select the right suspension components for your combination. Questions about Detroit Speed 031355DS or your suspension setup? Contact Beefcake Racing at sales@beefcakeracing.com or call 1-855-827-7223.
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