DSE Front Speed Kit 3 (032094DS) - 1971-1972 Chevrolet C10 / GMC C15 Trucks
Transform the front suspension and steering of your classic GM truck with the Detroit Speed Front Speed Kit 3. Engineered for 1971-1972 Chevrolet C10 and GMC C15 applications, part number 032094DS combines matched suspension, steering, hub, and sway bar components into an integrated 100% bolt-on package. Speed Kit 3 delivers a 4.5-inch front drop for an aggressive stance while adding significantly improved body control and an all-new quick-ratio steering gear for the responsive steering feel expected from a modern performance truck.
The system combines 2-inch drop coil springs and shocks with 2.5-inch drop spindle assemblies featuring Made-in-the-USA Detroit Speed forged aluminum uprights and forged steel steering arms. A 1-7/16-inch diameter hollow tubular sway bar with a 0.188-inch wall is 127% stiffer than the factory sway bar for improved roll control. Speed Kit 3 also incorporates an all-new, not rebuilt, 12.7:1 quick-ratio steering gear featuring Detroit Tuned rack and pinion valve technology. Modern GMT800-style truck hub-pack wheel bearings eliminate conventional wheel-bearing packing, provide dual 5 x 5-inch and 5 x 4.75-inch bolt patterns, and support the OE-style 1999-2006 Silverado brake architecture.
Specifications
- Part Number: 032094DS
- Product: Front Speed Kit 3
- Application: 1971-1972 Chevrolet C10 / GMC C15 Trucks
- Position: Front
- Overall Front Lowering: 4.5 inches
- Coil Spring Lowering: 2 inches
- Spindle Drop: 2.5 inches
- Spring Rate: 950 pounds/inch
- Spring Free Length: 11.1 inches
- Spindle / Upright Material: Forged Aluminum
- Steering Arm Material: Forged Steel
- Steering Gear Ratio: 12.7:1 Quick Ratio
- Steering Gear: All-New, Not Rebuilt
- Steering Technology: Detroit Tuned Rack and Pinion Valve Technology
- 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
- 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
- Minimum Wheel Size: 17 inches
- Minimum Inside Wheel Diameter: 16.25 inches
- Coil Springs Included: Yes
- Shocks Included: Yes
- Sway Bar Included: Yes
- Rag Joint Included: Yes
- Upper Ball Joints Included: Yes
- Lower Ball Joints Included: Yes
- Inner Tie Rod Ends Included: Yes
- Outer Tie Rod Ends Included: Yes
- Tie Rod Adjustment Sleeves Included: Yes
Features
- Integrated front suspension and steering package engineered for 1971-1972 Chevrolet C10 and GMC C15 applications
- Speed Kit 3 combines suspension, sway bar, and quick-ratio steering upgrades into one matched system
- Lowers the front ride height approximately 4.5 inches from stock for an aggressive stance
- 100% bolt-on design provides a straightforward installation
- 2-inch drop coil springs feature a 950 pounds/inch spring rate and 11.1-inch free length
- Includes shocks engineered to complement the suspension package for 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
- All-new, not rebuilt, 12.7:1 quick-ratio steering gear provides quicker steering response
- Detroit Tuned rack and pinion valve technology delivers a more positive, modern steering feel
- 1-7/16-inch diameter hollow tubular sway bar improves resistance to body roll
- 0.188-inch sway bar wall combines strength with an efficient hollow-tube design
- Sway bar is 127% stiffer than the factory sway bar for improved cornering and body control
- Modern GMT800 Silverado-style truck hub-pack wheel bearings eliminate the need to pack conventional front wheel bearings
- Dual 5 x 5-inch and 5 x 4.75-inch wheel bolt patterns provide additional wheel compatibility
- Designed around OE-style 1999-2006 GMT800 Silverado brake architecture
- Designed to use GMT800 brake calipers, brackets, and pads with DSE 13-inch dual-drilled rotors
- GMT800 brake configuration also allows compatible aftermarket brake options
- Includes spindles, shocks, sway bar, rag joint, upper and lower ball joints, inner and outer tie rod ends, and adjustment sleeves
Installation & Fitment Notes
- Requires wheels measuring at least 17 inches with a minimum inside wheel diameter of 16.25 inches
- GMT800-style brakes are required for installation
- Designed to use GMT800 brake calipers, brackets, and pads with DSE 13-inch dual-drilled rotors
- Compatible aftermarket brake options can also be used with the GMT800-style brake configuration
Fitment
- 1971 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1972 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1971 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup
- 1972 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup
- 1971 GMC C15/C1500 Suburban
- 1972 GMC C15/C1500 Suburban
FAQs
What makes DSE Front Speed Kit 3 032094DS different from Speed Kits 1 and 2?
Speed Kit 3 combines the lowered suspension and upgraded sway bar concept with an all-new 12.7:1 quick-ratio steering gear featuring Detroit Tuned rack and pinion valve technology. It is designed as the most comprehensive of Detroit Speed's three front Speed Kit levels for this application.
How much does DSE 032094DS lower a 1971-1972 C10 or C15?
The system lowers the front ride height approximately 4.5 inches from stock by combining 2-inch drop coil springs with 2.5-inch drop spindle assemblies.
What brakes and wheels are required with DSE 032094DS?
GMT800-style brakes are required, with the system designed around 1999-2006 Silverado brake components and DSE 13-inch dual-drilled rotors. Wheels must measure at least 17 inches with a minimum inside wheel diameter of 16.25 inches.
Why Buy from Beefcake Racing?
Beefcake Racing is your source for Detroit Speed suspension, steering, and chassis components for classic GM truck builds. Whether you are upgrading a street-driven C10, sharpening the handling and steering of a weekend cruiser, or building a complete performance restomod, our experienced team can help you select the right components for your combination. Questions about DSE Front Speed Kit 3 part number 032094DS or your truck build? Email sales@beefcakeracing.com or call 1-855-827-7223.
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