DSE Hydroformed Front Subframe - Bare - Non-Adjustable Shocks (032018DS) - 1967-1969 Camaro / Firebird / 1968-1974 Nova - BBC
Give your Big Block-powered classic GM the front suspension foundation it deserves with the Detroit Speed Hydroformed Front Subframe. DSE 032018DS 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 non-adjustable aluminum-body coilover shocks with Detroit Tuned valving. Designed for serious street, pro-touring, and track builds, this system delivers the structural rigidity, steering precision, grip, and suspension control needed to make a high-powered classic F-Body or X-Body perform at a much higher level.
Part number 032018DS is the bare subframe configuration for Big Block Chevy applications and pairs 650 lbs/in springs with an 8-inch spring free length. The non-adjustable shocks feature Detroit Tuned valving for responsive performance and excellent street ride quality without requiring external shock adjustments. Hydroformed frame rails provide high strength, stiffness, dimensional accuracy, and repeatability, while stamped main and secondary crossmembers reinforce the structure. The subframe itself is supplied bare, giving builders flexibility when choosing the final chassis finish, while the control arms and sway bar arms feature a black powdercoated finish.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Detroit Speed
- Part Number: 032018DS
- 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: Big Block Chevy
- Shock Type: Non-Adjustable
- Shock Configuration: Aluminum-body coilover
- Shock Valving: Detroit Tuned
- Spring Rate: 650 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
- 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: 16.250 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
- Non-adjustable aluminum-body coilover shocks feature performance-focused Detroit Tuned valving
- Shock calibration provides responsive suspension control without requiring manual adjustments
- 650 lbs/in springs are matched to the Big Block Chevy configuration
- Power rack-and-pinion steering provides precise and responsive steering performance
- Splined sway bar helps control body motion during aggressive cornering
- 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
- Engineered and developed for both road and track performance
- Made in the USA
Fitment Notes
- Part number 032018DS is configured for Big Block Chevy 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 16.250 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 032018DS configured for?
Detroit Speed 032018DS is the Big Block Chevy version of the bare Hydroformed Front Subframe. This configuration uses 650 lbs/in coilover springs with an 8-inch free length.
Are the shocks included with DSE 032018DS adjustable?
No. Part number 032018DS uses non-adjustable aluminum-body coilover shocks with Detroit Tuned valving. They provide performance-focused suspension control and street ride quality without requiring external shock adjustments.
What does bare mean on DSE 032018DS?
The hydroformed subframe itself is supplied bare rather than powdercoated, giving builders flexibility when choosing the final chassis finish. The control arms and sway bar arms are supplied with a black powdercoated finish.
How is 032018DS different from 032018-DDS?
Both are bare Hydroformed Front Subframes configured for Big Block Chevy applications with 650 lbs/in springs. The 032018DS uses non-adjustable shocks, while 032018-DDS uses double-adjustable shocks for additional suspension tuning capability.
How is 032018DS different from 032017DS?
Both use a bare Hydroformed Front Subframe with non-adjustable shocks. The 032018DS is configured for Big Block Chevy applications with 650 lbs/in springs, while 032017DS is configured for Small Block Chevy / LS applications with 550 lbs/in springs.
How is 032018DS different from 032005DS?
Both are configured for Big Block Chevy applications with non-adjustable shocks and 650 lbs/in springs. The primary difference is the subframe finish: 032018DS is supplied bare, while 032005DS uses a powdercoated subframe.
Can I run 10-inch-wide front wheels with this subframe?
Yes. Detroit Speed states that wheels up to 10 inches wide can be packaged without modifying the inner wheel wells. Wheels must be at least 17 inches in diameter with a minimum inside wheel diameter of 16.250 inches.
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 Big Block-powered Camaro, Firebird, or GM X-Body build. Questions about DSE 032018DS or your combination? Email sales@beefcakeracing.com or call 1-855-827-7223.
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