DSE Bare Front Frame - Single Adjustable Shocks - Powder Coated Control Arms (032040-SDS) - 1966-1967 Chevrolet Chevy II
Upgrade your 1966-1967 Chevrolet Chevy II with a complete front suspension and steering foundation engineered for modern handling with the Detroit Speed Bare Front Frame 032040-SDS. Designed as a bolt-in replacement for the original stock frame, this system combines Detroit Speed optimized suspension and steering geometry with OEM-quality stamped crossmembers for improved structural rigidity. This configuration features a bare frame, black powdercoated control arms, and single-adjustable coilover shocks, giving street, pro-touring, and track-focused Chevy II builds a substantial improvement in suspension technology while retaining a straightforward bolt-in design.
The 032040-SDS package uses aluminum-body single-adjustable coilover shocks with Detroit Tuned valving plus externally adjustable rebound control, allowing shock response to be changed with the turn of a knob while maintaining excellent street ride quality. The system combines 400 lbs/in coilover springs with a 10-inch free length, TIG-welded tubular upper and lower control arms, Detroit Tuned power rack-and-pinion steering, an integrated splined sway bar with composite bushings, caster tuner bushings, and forged aluminum Detroit Speed spindles. Small Block Chevrolet and LS-series engines are supported by the frame design, while the integral bay bars provide rigid hood-hinge mounting and can be concealed when used with the optional Detroit Speed Chevy II Inner Fender Kit.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Detroit Speed
- Part Number: 032040-SDS
- Product Type: Chevy II Front Subframe
- Vehicle Application: 1966-1967 Chevrolet Chevy II
- Frame Finish: Bare
- Control Arm Finish: Black Powdercoated
- Shock Type: Single Adjustable
- Shock Construction: Aluminum-Body Coilover
- Shock Valving: Detroit Tuned
- Shock Adjustment: Rebound
- Spring Rate: 400 lbs/in
- Spring Free Length: 10 inches
- Frame Rails: Mandrel-Bent
- Crossmembers: OEM-Quality Stamped Construction
- Control Arms: TIG-Welded Tubular Upper and Lower Control Arms
- Steering: Detroit Tuned Power Rack and Pinion
- Sway Bar: Integrated Splined Sway Bar with Composite Bushings
- Control Arm Cross Shafts: Caster Tuner Bushings
- Spindles: Forged Aluminum Detroit Speed Spindles
- Engine Compatibility: Small Block Chevrolet and LS-Series Engines
- Minimum Wheel Diameter: 17 inches
- Minimum Inside Wheel Diameter: 16.250 inches
- Installation Type: Bolt-In Replacement for Original Stock Frame
- Shipping: Freight Required
Features
- Bolt-in front frame engineered specifically for 1966-1967 Chevrolet Chevy II applications
- Detroit Speed optimized suspension and steering geometry improves handling, steering response, and ride quality
- Mandrel-bent frame rails create a strong foundation for the integrated front suspension system
- OEM-quality stamped crossmembers improve structural rigidity
- Black powdercoated TIG-welded tubular upper and lower control arms
- Aluminum-body single-adjustable coilover shocks with Detroit Tuned valving
- External rebound adjustment provides additional suspension tuning with the turn of a knob
- 400 lbs/in coilover springs with a 10-inch free length
- Detroit Tuned power rack-and-pinion steering provides precise, responsive steering control
- Integrated splined sway bar with composite bushings helps manage body roll
- Control arm cross shafts incorporate caster tuner bushings
- Forged aluminum Detroit Speed spindles complete the performance-oriented front suspension package
- Designed to accommodate Small Block Chevrolet and LS-series engine applications
- Integral bay bars provide rigid hood-hinge mounting
- Bay bars can be concealed with the optional Detroit Speed Chevy II Inner Fender Kit for a cleaner under-hood appearance
- Bare frame allows the builder to select the desired final frame finish while retaining finished black powdercoated control arms
- Engineered and developed for both road and track use
Fitment Notes
- Requires wheels at least 17 inches in diameter
- Requires a minimum inside wheel diameter of 16.250 inches
- Designed to accommodate Small Block Chevrolet and LS-series engine applications
- The optional Detroit Speed Chevy II Inner Fender Kit can conceal the front frame bay bars for a cleaner engine compartment
- For competition applications, the optional Detroit Speed rack-and-pinion fluid transfer conversion kit replaces the rack hardlines using -4 AN steel fittings
- The optional fluid transfer kit uses PTFE-lined hoses designed for high-pressure steering-system demands with pre-crimped stainless steel fittings
- Frame must ship via freight
Fitment
- 1966 Chevrolet Chevy II
- 1967 Chevrolet Chevy II
FAQs
What vehicles does DSE 032040-SDS fit?
Detroit Speed 032040-SDS is designed specifically for 1966 and 1967 Chevrolet Chevy II models.
What is the finish on DSE 032040-SDS?
This configuration features a bare front frame with black powdercoated control arms. The bare frame allows the builder to choose the desired final finish while the control arms arrive already powdercoated.
What shocks are included with DSE 032040-SDS?
The package uses aluminum-body single-adjustable coilover shocks with Detroit Tuned valving. The shocks provide externally adjustable rebound control with the turn of a knob, allowing the suspension response to be tuned while maintaining excellent street ride quality.
What springs are used with DSE 032040-SDS?
Detroit Speed specifies 400 lbs/in coilover springs with a 10-inch spring free length for this configuration.
What engines are compatible with the DSE Chevy II Front Frame?
The Detroit Speed Chevy II Front Frame is designed to accommodate Small Block Chevrolet engines as well as LS-series engines, including LS1, LS2, LS3, and LS7 applications.
What wheel size is required with DSE 032040-SDS?
Detroit Speed specifies wheels at least 17 inches in diameter with a minimum inside wheel diameter of 16.250 inches.
Can the front frame bay bars be hidden?
Yes. The bay bars are designed to be concealed when used with the optional Detroit Speed Chevy II Inner Fender Kit, helping produce a cleaner and more finished engine compartment.
How is 032040-SDS different from 032040DS and 032040-DDS?
These configurations share the same 1966-1967 Chevy II application and bare-frame design with powdercoated control arms but use different shock packages. Part number 032040DS uses non-adjustable shocks, 032040-SDS uses single-adjustable shocks with rebound adjustment, and 032040-DDS uses double-adjustable shocks for an increased range of suspension tuning.
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 Chevy II front frame affects suspension geometry, steering, engine installation, brakes, wheels, and tires, making the correct component combination especially important. Our team can help you select the Detroit Speed components needed to complete your 1966-1967 Chevy II build. Questions about DSE 032040-SDS or your combination? Email sales@beefcakeracing.com or call 1-855-827-7223.
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