DSE Front Speed Kit 1 (032084DS) - 1973-1987 Chevrolet C10 / GMC C15 Trucks
Lower your Squarebody and sharpen its road manners with the Detroit Speed Front Speed Kit 1. Designed for 1973-1987 Chevrolet C10 and GMC C15 trucks, part number 032084DS combines drop springs, performance shocks, forged aluminum drop spindles, forged steel steering arms, and modern hub-pack wheel bearings in a 100% bolt-on package. The combination delivers an aggressive 4.5-inch overall front drop while improving ride quality and handling, making it an excellent foundation for a street-driven, performance-oriented, or restomod GM truck.
The 4.5-inch overall drop is achieved through 2-inch drop coil springs and 2.5-inch drop spindle assemblies. Detroit Speed uses Made-in-the-USA forged aluminum uprights with forged steel steering arms for strength and durability. Modern GMT800-style truck hub-pack wheel bearings eliminate the traditional service associated with packing conventional wheel bearings and feature dual 5 x 5-inch and 5 x 4.75-inch wheel bolt patterns. The hub assemblies are designed around 1999-2006 GMT800 Silverado brake architecture, allowing the use of OE-style components or compatible aftermarket brake upgrades. This Speed Kit 1 retains a steering-box configuration rather than converting the truck to rack and pinion steering.
Specifications
- Part Number: 032084DS
- Product: Front Speed Kit 1
- Application: 1973-1987 Chevrolet C10 / GMC C15 Trucks
- Position: Front
- Shock Type: Non-Adjustable
- Overall Front Drop: 4.5 inches
- Coil Spring Drop: 2 inches
- Spindle Drop: 2.5 inches
- Spindle / Upright Material: Forged Aluminum
- Steering Arm Material: Forged Steel
- Wheel Bearing Type: Modern GMT800-Style Truck Hub Pack
- Wheel Bolt Patterns: 5 x 5 inches and 5 x 4.75 inches
- Brake Configuration: OE-Style GMT800
- Brake Application: 1999-2006 Silverado-Style Components
- Installation Type: 100% Bolt-On
- Steering Configuration: Steering Box
- Minimum Wheel Size: 17 inches
- Minimum Inside Wheel Diameter: 16.250 inches
Features
- Lowers the front ride height 4.5 inches from stock for a more aggressive stance
- 100% bolt-on design simplifies installation without requiring a complete front suspension conversion
- Includes 2-inch drop coil springs engineered to improve ride and handling
- Includes front shocks designed for improved ride quality
- 2.5-inch drop spindle assemblies work with the drop springs to achieve the complete 4.5-inch lowering package
- Made-in-the-USA Detroit Speed forged aluminum uprights provide strength without unnecessary weight
- Forged steel steering arms provide durable steering connections
- Modern GMT800 Silverado-style hub-pack wheel bearings eliminate the need to pack traditional front wheel bearings
- Dual 5 x 5-inch and 5 x 4.75-inch wheel bolt patterns expand wheel compatibility
- Designed to use GMT800 brake calipers, brackets, and pads
- OE-style GMT800 brake configuration also supports compatible aftermarket brake options
- Provides a straightforward way to combine a substantial front drop with improved suspension performance
- Designed for trucks retaining a steering box
Installation & Fitment Notes
- Requires wheels measuring at least 17 inches with a minimum inside wheel diameter of 16.250 inches
- GMT800-style brakes are required for installation
- DSE 13-inch dual-drilled brake rotors are required when using the specified GMT800 brake configuration
- This kit is designed for use with a steering box
Fitment
- 1973 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1974 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1975 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1976 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1977 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1978 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1979 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1980 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1981 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1982 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1983 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1984 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1985 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1986 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1982 Chevrolet C15
- 1983 Chevrolet C15
- 1984 Chevrolet C15
- 1985 Chevrolet C15
- 1986 Chevrolet C15
- 1987 Chevrolet C15
- 1987 Chevrolet R10
- 1975 GMC C15
- 1976 GMC C15
- 1977 GMC C15
- 1978 GMC C15
- 1973 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup
- 1974 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup
- 1975 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup
- 1976 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup
- 1977 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup
- 1978 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup
- 1979 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup
- 1980 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup
- 1981 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup
- 1982 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup
- 1983 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup
- 1984 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup
- 1985 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup
- 1986 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup
- 1979 GMC C1500
- 1980 GMC C1500
- 1981 GMC C1500
- 1982 GMC C1500
- 1983 GMC C1500
- 1984 GMC C1500
- 1985 GMC C1500
- 1986 GMC C1500
- 1987 GMC R1500
FAQs
How much does DSE Front Speed Kit 1 032084DS lower the truck?
The kit lowers the front of the truck approximately 4.5 inches from stock. Detroit Speed achieves the total drop by combining 2-inch drop coil springs with 2.5-inch drop spindle assemblies.
What brake setup does DSE 032084DS use?
The hub assemblies are designed around the 1999-2006 GMT800 Silverado brake configuration and use GMT800-style calipers, brackets, and pads with the required DSE 13-inch dual-drilled rotors. The GMT800 configuration also provides options for compatible aftermarket brake systems.
Does DSE 032084DS convert the truck to rack and pinion steering?
No. Front Speed Kit 1 is specifically designed for trucks using a steering box. It provides the lowered stance, forged drop spindles, springs, shocks, and modern hub-pack configuration without converting the truck to rack and pinion steering.
Why Buy from Beefcake Racing?
Beefcake Racing is your source for Detroit Speed suspension and chassis components for classic GM truck builds. Whether you are lowering a street-driven Squarebody, improving the handling of a weekend cruiser, or building a complete performance restomod, our experienced team can help you choose the right suspension and supporting components for your combination. Questions about DSE Front Speed Kit 1 part number 032084DS or your truck build? Email sales@beefcakeracing.com or call 1-855-827-7223.
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