DSE Front Speed Kit 3 - Double Adjustable Shocks (031389DS) - 1982-2003 S10 / S15 / Sonoma 2WD
Turn your 2WD S-Series into a sharper, lower, and far more responsive performance truck with the Detroit Speed Front Speed Kit 3. Engineered for 1982-2003 Chevrolet S10, GMC S15, and GMC Sonoma 2WD applications, part number 031389DS builds on the comprehensive suspension upgrades of Speed Kit 2 by adding Detroit Speed's 12.7:1 fast-ratio power steering box. QA1 double-adjustable coilovers, 2-inch drop spindles, Detroit Speed upper and lower control arms, and performance-focused alignment geometry work together with the upgraded steering system to deliver the stance, road feel, and precise response serious street and performance builds demand.
The 031389DS Speed Kit 3 provides up to 4.5 inches of front drop while retaining the geometry and adjustability needed for real-world performance. QA1 double-adjustable coilovers provide 18 clicks of compression and rebound adjustment, allowing you to fine-tune ride and handling for everything from comfortable cruising to aggressive driving. Detroit Speed control arms incorporate caster tuning slugs that provide 6 to 8 degrees of caster and a camber range from 0 to negative 2 degrees. The included 12.7:1 power steering box provides quicker steering response and a firmer, more connected feel than the original steering system. Best of all, this carefully matched package is engineered as a bolt-in system with no cutting or fabrication required.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Detroit Speed
- Part Number: 031389DS
- Product Type: Front Speed Kit
- Speed Kit Type: Front Speed Kit 3
- Application: 1982-2003 Chevrolet S10 / GMC S15 / GMC Sonoma 2WD
- Drivetrain Application: 2WD
- Shock Type: Double Adjustable Coilover
- Coilover Manufacturer: QA1
- Compression Adjustment: 18 clicks
- Rebound Adjustment: 18 clicks
- Spring Rate: 575 pounds per inch
- Maximum Front Drop: Up to 4.5 inches
- Drop Spindles: Included
- Spindle Drop: 2 inches
- Upper Control Arms: Detroit Speed performance control arms
- Lower Control Arms: Detroit Speed performance control arms
- Control Arm Bushings: Delrin
- Caster Range: 6 to 8 degrees
- Camber Range: 0 to negative 2 degrees
- Alignment Adjustment: Caster tuning slugs
- Power Steering Box: Detroit Speed fast-ratio steering box
- Steering Ratio: 12.7:1
- Installation Type: Bolt-In
- Cutting or Fabrication Required: No
- Manufactured In: Mooresville, North Carolina, USA
Features
- Complete Front Speed Kit 3 engineered for 1982-2003 Chevrolet S10, GMC S15, and GMC Sonoma 2WD applications
- Detroit Speed 12.7:1 fast-ratio power steering box provides quicker response and a more connected steering feel
- QA1 double-adjustable coilovers provide extensive control over ride quality and suspension response
- 18 clicks of compression and rebound adjustment allow the shocks to be tuned for street cruising or more aggressive performance driving
- DSE Tuned 575 pounds per inch springs are matched to the coilover suspension package
- Coilover system and 2-inch drop spindles provide up to 4.5 inches of front drop
- Detroit Speed upper and lower control arms are engineered to optimize suspension geometry at lowered ride heights
- Caster tuning slugs provide 6 to 8 degrees of caster for improved stability and steering response
- Camber adjustment from 0 to negative 2 degrees provides additional alignment tuning capability
- Delrin control arm bushings help reduce deflection and lost suspension motion for more direct driver feedback
- Improved suspension geometry helps maintain tire contact and predictable handling at lowered ride heights
- Matched steering and suspension components create a more responsive connection between steering input and front-end response
- Bolt-in design requires no cutting or fabrication
- Complete matched package eliminates the guesswork of combining unrelated front suspension and steering components
- Ideal for performance street, restomod, autocross, and track-oriented 2WD S-Series builds
- Designed, tested, and manufactured in Mooresville, North Carolina
Fitment
- 1982 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1983 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1984 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1985 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1986 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1987 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1988 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1989 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1990 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1991 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1992 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1993 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1994 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1995 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1996 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1997 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1998 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1999 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 2000 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 2001 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 2002 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 2003 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1982 GMC S15 2WD
- 1983 GMC S15 2WD
- 1984 GMC S15 2WD
- 1985 GMC S15 2WD
- 1986 GMC S15 2WD
- 1987 GMC S15 2WD
- 1988 GMC S15 2WD
- 1989 GMC S15 2WD
- 1990 GMC S15 2WD
- 1991 GMC S15 2WD
- 1992 GMC S15 2WD
- 1993 GMC S15 2WD
- 1994 GMC S15 2WD
- 1995 GMC S15 2WD
- 1996 GMC S15 2WD
- 1997 GMC S15 2WD
- 1998 GMC S15 2WD
- 1999 GMC S15 2WD
- 2000 GMC S15 2WD
- 2001 GMC S15 2WD
- 2002 GMC S15 2WD
- 2003 GMC S15 2WD
- 1982 GMC Sonoma 2WD
- 1983 GMC Sonoma 2WD
- 1984 GMC Sonoma 2WD
- 1985 GMC Sonoma 2WD
- 1986 GMC Sonoma 2WD
- 1987 GMC Sonoma 2WD
- 1988 GMC Sonoma 2WD
- 1989 GMC Sonoma 2WD
- 1990 GMC Sonoma 2WD
- 1991 GMC Sonoma 2WD
- 1992 GMC Sonoma 2WD
- 1993 GMC Sonoma 2WD
- 1994 GMC Sonoma 2WD
- 1995 GMC Sonoma 2WD
- 1996 GMC Sonoma 2WD
- 1997 GMC Sonoma 2WD
- 1998 GMC Sonoma 2WD
- 1999 GMC Sonoma 2WD
- 2000 GMC Sonoma 2WD
- 2001 GMC Sonoma 2WD
- 2002 GMC Sonoma 2WD
- 2003 GMC Sonoma 2WD
FAQs
What vehicles does DSE 031389DS fit?
Detroit Speed 031389DS is designed for 1982-2003 Chevrolet S10, GMC S15, and GMC Sonoma 2WD applications.
What makes DSE Speed Kit 3 different from Speed Kit 2?
Speed Kit 3 builds on the suspension package used in Speed Kit 2 by adding a Detroit Speed 12.7:1 fast-ratio power steering box, giving the truck quicker steering response and a more connected feel at the wheel.
How much can DSE 031389DS lower an S10, S15, or Sonoma?
The combination of the coilover suspension and included 2-inch drop spindles provides up to 4.5 inches of front drop while retaining the alignment and suspension geometry needed for performance driving.
What type of shocks are included with DSE 031389DS?
The kit uses QA1 double-adjustable coilovers with 18 clicks of compression and rebound adjustment, providing extensive control over ride quality and suspension response.
What spring rate does DSE 031389DS use?
Detroit Speed pairs the coilover system with DSE Tuned 575 pounds per inch springs for a combination of responsive handling, control, and street drivability.
What alignment range does DSE 031389DS provide?
Detroit Speed's caster tuning slugs provide 6 to 8 degrees of caster and a camber range from 0 to negative 2 degrees, allowing the front alignment to be optimized for the vehicle and intended use.
Does DSE 031389DS require cutting or fabrication?
No. Detroit Speed designed the Front Speed Kit 3 as a bolt-in system that requires no cutting or fabrication.
Why upgrade to the Detroit Speed 12.7:1 steering box?
The included 12.7:1 fast-ratio power steering box provides quicker response than the original steering setup, helping create a firmer and more connected feel between driver input and front-wheel response.
Get Your Detroit Speed S10 Suspension from Beefcake Racing
Build your 2WD S-Series with suspension and steering designed to work together with the Detroit Speed 031389DS Front Speed Kit 3 from Beefcake Racing. QA1 double-adjustable coilovers, Detroit Speed control arms, 2-inch drop spindles, performance alignment geometry, and a 12.7:1 fast-ratio steering box combine to give your S10, S15, or Sonoma the stance and response of a serious performance truck. Questions about Detroit Speed 031389DS or your S-Series suspension and steering setup? Contact Beefcake Racing at sales@beefcakeracing.com or call 1-855-827-7223.
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