DSE Hydroformed Front Subframe - Bare - Single-Adjustable Shocks (032017-SDS) - 1967-1969 Camaro / Firebird / 1968-1974 Nova - SBC / LS
Build a stronger, sharper, and more responsive front end for your classic GM with the Detroit Speed Hydroformed Front Subframe. DSE 032017-SDS is a bolt-in replacement for the original stock subframe that combines hydroformed steel frame rails, optimized Detroit Speed suspension and steering geometry, stamped structural crossmembers, power rack-and-pinion steering, a splined sway bar, and single-adjustable coilover shocks. Engineered for serious street, pro-touring, and track builds, this system gives 1967-1969 Camaro and Firebird and 1968-1974 GM X-Body owners a purpose-built foundation for improved chassis rigidity, steering precision, grip, suspension control, and adjustability.
Part number 032017-SDS is the bare subframe configuration for Small Block Chevy and LS applications, pairing 550 lbs/in springs with an 8-inch spring free length. The single-adjustable shocks combine Detroit Tuned valving with externally adjustable rebound control, letting you fine-tune suspension response with the turn of a knob while retaining excellent street ride quality. The bare subframe gives builders flexibility when choosing the final chassis finish, while the control arms and sway bar arms are supplied with a black powdercoated finish.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Detroit Speed
- Part Number: 032017-SDS
- Product Type: Hydroformed Front Subframe
- Vehicle Platform: 1967-1969 GM F-Body / 1968-1974 GM X-Body
- Subframe Finish: Bare
- Control Arm Finish: Black powdercoated
- Sway Bar Arm Finish: Black powdercoated
- Engine Application: Small Block Chevy / LS
- Shock Type: Single Adjustable
- Shock Configuration: Aluminum-body coilover
- Shock Valving: Detroit Tuned
- Shock Adjustment: Rebound
- Spring Rate: 550 lbs/in
- Spring Free Length: 8 inches
- Frame Rail Construction: Hydroformed steel
- Crossmember Construction: Stamped main and secondary crossmembers
- Steering: Power rack and pinion
- Sway Bar: Splined sway bar
- Total Suspension Travel: 6 inches
- Flange-to-Flange Distance Without Rotors: 59.4 inches
- Flange-to-Flange Distance With Baer Rotors: 60.0 inches
- Ride Height: 2.9 inches +/- 1.0 inch
- Static Camber: -0.5 degrees +/- 0.2 degrees
- Static Caster: +7.5 degrees +/- 0.5 degrees
- Static Toe: 0.0 degrees +/- 0.1 degrees
- Total Bump Steer: 0.084 inch over 6 inches of travel at a 30-inch toe span
- Installation Type: Bolt-in replacement for the original stock subframe
- Maximum Wheel Width: Up to 10 inches without modification to the inner wheel wells
- Minimum Wheel Diameter: 17 inches
- Minimum Inside Wheel Diameter: 16.25 inches
- Shipping: Freight required
Features
- Hydroformed steel frame rails provide high strength, stiffness, dimensional accuracy, and repeatability
- Low-temperature hydroforming helps preserve the strength and stiffness of the steel
- Stamped main and secondary crossmembers increase structural rigidity and help reduce chassis flex
- Detroit Speed suspension and steering geometry is engineered for improved handling and ride quality
- Single-adjustable aluminum-body coilover shocks feature Detroit Tuned valving
- Externally adjustable rebound control allows suspension response to be fine-tuned with the turn of a knob
- 550 lbs/in springs are matched to the Small Block Chevy / LS configuration
- Power rack-and-pinion steering provides precise and responsive steering performance
- Splined sway bar is integrated into the front suspension system
- Provides 6 inches of total suspension travel
- Accommodates wheels up to 10 inches wide without modification to the inner wheel wells
- Bare subframe allows the builder to choose the desired final chassis finish
- Control arms and sway bar arms feature a black powdercoated finish
- Bolt-in design replaces the original factory front subframe
- Designed and engineered for both road and track use
- Made in the USA
Fitment Notes
- Part number 032017-SDS is configured for Small Block Chevy and LS engine applications
- Fits within stock inner fenders on a 1969 Camaro without modification
- 1967-1968 Camaro applications may require modifications to the inner fenders
- Requires wheels at least 17 inches in diameter
- Requires a minimum inside wheel diameter of 16.25 inches
- Accommodates wheels up to 10 inches wide without modification to the inner wheel wells
- Wheel, tire, and brake clearance should be verified for the specific vehicle combination
- Optional Detroit Speed rack-and-pinion fluid transfer conversion kit is available for competition applications using -4 AN fittings and hoses
- Subframe ships via freight
Fitment
- 1973 Buick Apollo
- 1974 Buick Apollo
- 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1968 Chevrolet Chevy II
- 1969 Chevrolet Nova
- 1970 Chevrolet Nova
- 1971 Chevrolet Nova
- 1972 Chevrolet Nova
- 1973 Chevrolet Nova
- 1974 Chevrolet Nova
- 1973 Oldsmobile Omega
- 1974 Oldsmobile Omega
- 1967 Pontiac Firebird
- 1968 Pontiac Firebird
- 1969 Pontiac Firebird
- 1971 Pontiac Ventura
- 1972 Pontiac Ventura
- 1973 Pontiac Ventura
- 1974 Pontiac Ventura
FAQs
What engines is DSE 032017-SDS configured for?
Detroit Speed 032017-SDS is the Small Block Chevy / LS version of the bare Hydroformed Front Subframe. This configuration uses 550 lbs/in coilover springs with an 8-inch free length.
What adjustment do the shocks on 032017-SDS provide?
The single-adjustable shocks combine Detroit Tuned base valving with externally adjustable rebound control. Rebound can be adjusted with the turn of a knob to fine-tune suspension response.
What does bare mean on DSE 032017-SDS?
The hydroformed subframe itself is supplied bare rather than powdercoated, giving builders flexibility when selecting the final chassis finish. The control arms and sway bar arms are supplied with a black powdercoated finish.
How is 032017-SDS different from 032017DS?
Both are bare Hydroformed Front Subframes configured for Small Block Chevy / LS applications with 550 lbs/in springs. The 032017-SDS adds single-adjustable rebound control, while 032017DS uses non-adjustable shocks.
How is 032017-SDS different from 032017-DDS?
The 032017-SDS uses single-adjustable shocks with rebound adjustment, while 032017-DDS uses double-adjustable shocks for additional suspension tuning capability.
How is 032017-SDS different from 032004-SDS?
Both use single-adjustable shocks and are configured for Small Block Chevy / LS applications with 550 lbs/in springs. The primary difference is the subframe finish: 032017-SDS is supplied bare, while 032004-SDS uses a powdercoated subframe.
Can I run 10-inch-wide front wheels with this subframe?
Detroit Speed states that wheels up to 10 inches wide can be packaged without modifying the inner wheel wells. A minimum 17-inch wheel diameter with at least 16.25 inches of inside barrel clearance is required.
Why Buy Detroit Speed from Beefcake Racing?
Beefcake Racing is your source for Detroit Speed suspension and chassis components for serious street, pro-touring, and track builds. A complete front subframe affects your suspension, steering, engine, brakes, wheels, and tires, so choosing the correct configuration matters. Our team can help you select the right Detroit Speed components for your Camaro, Firebird, or GM X-Body build. Questions about DSE 032017-SDS or your combination? Email sales@beefcakeracing.com or call 1-855-827-7223.
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