DSE Front Speed Kit 2 (032088DS) - 1971-1972 Chevrolet C10 / GMC C15 Trucks
Give your classic GM truck the lowered stance and tighter road manners it deserves with the Detroit Speed Front Speed Kit 2. Designed specifically for 1971-1972 Chevrolet C10 and GMC C15 2WD trucks, part number 032088DS combines drop springs, performance shocks, forged aluminum drop spindles, upgraded steering components, and a high-performance sway bar in a 100% bolt-on package. The system lowers the front ride height approximately 4.5 inches from stock while improving handling and body control, making it a well-rounded upgrade for street-driven, restomod, and performance-oriented C10 and C15 builds.
The 4.5-inch overall front drop is achieved by combining 2-inch drop coil springs with 2.5-inch drop spindle assemblies featuring Made-in-the-USA Detroit Speed forged aluminum uprights and forged steel steering arms. Modern GMT800-style truck hub-pack wheel bearings eliminate the need to pack traditional front wheel bearings and provide dual 5 x 5-inch and 5 x 4.75-inch wheel bolt patterns. The system is designed around 1999-2006 GMT800 Silverado brake architecture, allowing OE-style or compatible aftermarket brake options. Speed Kit 2 also includes a 1-7/16-inch diameter hollow tubular sway bar with a 0.188-inch wall that is 127% stiffer than the factory sway bar, along with upper and lower ball joints, inner and outer tie rod ends, and tubular tie rod adjusters for a comprehensive front suspension upgrade.
Specifications
- Part Number: 032088DS
- Product: Front Speed Kit 2
- Application: 1971-1972 Chevrolet C10 / GMC C15 2WD 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
- Sway Bar Diameter: 1-7/16 inches
- Sway Bar Design: Hollow Tubular
- Sway Bar Wall Thickness: 0.188 inch
- Sway Bar Rate: 127% Stiffer Than Factory Sway Bar
- Installation Type: 100% Bolt-On
- Steering Configuration: Steering Box
- Minimum Wheel Size: 17 inches
- Minimum Inside Wheel Diameter: 16.250 inches
- Coil Springs Included: Yes
- Shocks Included: Yes
- Sway Bar Included: Yes
- Upper Ball Joints Included: Yes
- Lower Ball Joints Included: Yes
- Inner Tie Rod Ends Included: Yes
- Outer Tie Rod Ends Included: Yes
- Tubular Tie Rod Adjusters Included: Yes
Features
- Front suspension and sway bar package engineered specifically for 1971-1972 Chevrolet C10 and GMC C15 2WD trucks
- Lowers the front ride height approximately 4.5 inches from stock for a more aggressive stance
- 100% bolt-on design provides a straightforward garage installation
- 2-inch drop coil springs and shocks provide improved ride and handling
- 2.5-inch drop spindle assemblies combine with the springs to achieve the complete 4.5-inch front drop
- Made-in-the-USA Detroit Speed forged aluminum uprights provide strength and durability
- Forged steel steering arms provide strong, 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 provide additional wheel compatibility
- Designed to use GMT800 brake calipers, brackets, and pads
- OE-style GMT800 brake architecture also allows compatible aftermarket brake options
- 1-7/16-inch diameter hollow tubular sway bar provides increased roll control
- 0.188-inch sway bar wall thickness combines strength with a hollow tubular design
- Sway bar is 127% stiffer than the factory sway bar for improved cornering and body control
- Includes upper and lower ball joints
- Includes inner and outer tie rod ends
- Includes tubular tie rod adjusters
- Designed for trucks retaining a steering box
- Comprehensive Speed Kit 2 package upgrades suspension, steering, stance, and body-roll control together
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
- Designed to use GMT800 brake calipers, brackets, and pads with DSE 13-inch dual-drilled rotors
- This kit is designed for use with a steering box
- Designed for 2WD truck applications
Fitment
- 1971 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1972 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1971 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup
- 1972 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup
FAQs
How much does DSE Front Speed Kit 2 032088DS lower a 1971-1972 C10 or C15?
The kit lowers the front ride height 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 does DSE 032088DS include?
The kit includes forged aluminum spindle assemblies, shocks, 2-inch drop coil springs, a 1-7/16-inch tubular sway bar, upper and lower ball joints, inner and outer tie rod ends, and tubular tie rod adjusters.
What brakes and wheels are required with DSE 032088DS?
GMT800-style brakes are required, and the system is designed around 1999-2006 Silverado brake components with DSE 13-inch dual-drilled rotors. Wheels must measure at least 17 inches with a minimum inside wheel diameter of 16.250 inches.
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 C10, improving the handling of a weekend cruiser, or building a complete performance restomod, our experienced team can help you select the right suspension and supporting components for your combination. Questions about DSE Front Speed Kit 2 part number 032088DS or your truck build? Email sales@beefcakeracing.com or call 1-855-827-7223.
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