DSE Bare Front Frame - Non-Adjustable Shocks - Powder Coated Control Arms (032040DS) - 1966-1967 Chevrolet Chevy II
Bring modern suspension geometry, steering response, and road manners to your 1966-1967 Chevrolet Chevy II with the Detroit Speed Bare Front Frame 032040DS. Designed as a bolt-in replacement for the original stock frame, this complete front suspension system combines Detroit Speed optimized geometry with mandrel-bent frame rails and OEM-quality stamped crossmembers for improved structural rigidity. This configuration features a bare frame, black powdercoated control arms, and non-adjustable Detroit Tuned coilover shocks, making it an excellent foundation for a serious street, pro-touring, or track-focused Chevy II.
The 032040DS package uses aluminum-body non-adjustable coilover shocks with Detroit Tuned valving, paired with 400 lbs/in springs and a 10-inch spring free length. Detroit Speed combines these components with TIG-welded tubular upper and lower control arms, 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 with the optional Detroit Speed Chevy II Inner Fender Kit.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Detroit Speed
- Part Number: 032040DS
- Product Type: Chevy II Front Subframe
- Vehicle Application: 1966-1967 Chevrolet Chevy II
- Frame Finish: Bare
- Control Arm Finish: Black Powdercoated
- Shock Type: Non-Adjustable
- Shock Construction: Aluminum-Body Coilover
- Shock Valving: Detroit Tuned
- 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 provide a rigid foundation for the integrated front suspension system
- OEM-quality stamped crossmembers increase structural rigidity
- Black powdercoated TIG-welded tubular upper and lower control arms
- Aluminum-body non-adjustable coilover shocks feature Detroit Tuned valving
- 400 lbs/in coilover springs with a 10-inch free length
- Detroit Tuned power rack-and-pinion steering provides precise and responsive steering control
- Integrated splined sway bar with composite bushings helps control body roll
- Control arm cross shafts incorporate caster tuner bushings
- Forged aluminum Detroit Speed spindles complete the performance-focused 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 choose the final frame finish while retaining finished black powdercoated control arms
- Engineered and developed for both road and track performance
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 the high-pressure demands of the steering system 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 032040DS fit?
Detroit Speed 032040DS is designed specifically for 1966 and 1967 Chevrolet Chevy II models.
What is the finish on DSE 032040DS?
This configuration features a bare front frame with black powdercoated control arms. This gives the builder flexibility to choose the final finish for the frame while receiving finished control arms.
What shocks are included with DSE 032040DS?
The package uses aluminum-body non-adjustable coilover shocks with Detroit Tuned valving. They provide application-specific damping without requiring external shock adjustments while maintaining street-friendly ride quality.
What springs are used with 032040DS?
Detroit Speed specifies 400 lbs/in coilover springs with a 10-inch spring free length.
What engines are compatible with the DSE Chevy II Front Frame?
The 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 032040DS?
Detroit Speed requires 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, creating a cleaner and more finished engine compartment.
How is 032040DS different from 032040-SDS and 032040-DDS?
These configurations share the same 1966-1967 Chevy II application and bare-frame design with powdercoated control arms but use different shocks. Part number 032040DS uses non-adjustable shocks, 032040-SDS uses single-adjustable shocks, and 032040-DDS uses double-adjustable shocks for additional suspension tuning capability.
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 032040DS or your combination? Email sales@beefcakeracing.com or call 1-855-827-7223.
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