DSE Fox Body Short Long Arm Conversion System - Double-Adjustable (032096-DDS) - 1979-1993 Ford Mustang / 1979-1986 Mercury Capri
Transform the front suspension of your Fox Body with the Detroit Speed Short Long Arm (SLA) Conversion System. Designed for 1979-1993 Ford Mustang and 1979-1986 Mercury Capri applications, part number 032096-DDS replaces the factory front suspension architecture with a no-compromise double wishbone design engineered around modern suspension geometry, increased strength, precise wheel control, and extensive adjustability. Detroit Speed's exclusive frame rail insert optimizes camber gain and roll center height, while tubular upper and lower control arms reduce deflection for sharper response and improved front-end stability. For serious street, autocross, and track builds, this is a comprehensive approach to modernizing Fox Body front suspension performance.
This double-adjustable version uses Detroit Speed/JRi aluminum coilover shocks with Detroit Tuned valving for precise damping adjustment. Forged aluminum uprights incorporate modern hubpack bearings for durability and reduced maintenance, while compatibility with S550 Mustang brake systems opens the door to modern braking options. An adjustable-rate 1-7/16-inch front sway bar further improves front-end response, and the suspension geometry provides clearance for up to 275/35R18 tires on 10-inch wheels while maintaining full steering lock. The system is engineered and manufactured in Mooresville, North Carolina and backed by Detroit Speed's two-year limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship.
Specifications
- Part Number: 032096-DDS
- Product: Fox Body Short Long Arm (SLA) Conversion System
- Position: Front
- Suspension Design: Short Long Arm / Double Wishbone
- Shock Type: Double-Adjustable Coilover
- Shock Construction: Aluminum Body
- Shock Manufacturer: Detroit Speed / JRi
- Shock Valving: Detroit Tuned
- Coilover Spring Length: 8 inches
- Coilover Spring Rate: 500 pounds/inch
- Upper Control Arm Design: Tubular
- Lower Control Arm Design: Tubular
- Upright Material: Forged Aluminum
- Wheel Bearing Design: Modern Hubpack
- Sway Bar Diameter: 1-7/16 inches
- Sway Bar Rate: Adjustable
- Maximum Stated Tire Size: 275/35R18
- Maximum Stated Wheel Width: 10 inches
- Brake Compatibility: 2015-2024 S550 Mustang Brake System
- Wheel Bolt Circle: 5 x 4.5 inches
- Hub Pilot Diameter: 2.78 inches
- K-Member Compatibility: Optimized for Factory 1987-1993 V8 K-Members and Aftermarket K-Members
- Installation: Fabrication Required
- Manufacturing Location: Mooresville, North Carolina
- Warranty: Two-Year Limited Warranty Against Defects in Material and Workmanship
Features
- Converts the factory Fox Body front suspension to a modern Short Long Arm double wishbone configuration
- Exclusive Detroit Speed frame rail insert optimizes camber gain and roll center height
- Modern suspension geometry improves front-end stability and handling response
- Tubular upper and lower control arms reduce deflection for more precise suspension movement
- Forged aluminum uprights combine strength with reduced weight
- Modern hubpack wheel bearings provide durability and reduced maintenance compared with conventional bearing arrangements
- Detroit Speed/JRi aluminum double-adjustable coilover shocks provide extensive damping control
- Detroit Tuned shock valving is engineered to deliver performance without sacrificing street ride quality
- 8-inch coilover springs feature a 500 pounds/inch spring rate
- Adjustable-rate 1-7/16-inch diameter sway bar provides additional front suspension tuning capability
- Designed to accommodate up to 275/35R18 tires on 10-inch wheels while maintaining full steering lock
- Compatible with 2015-2024 S550 Mustang brake systems for access to modern performance brake options
- Hub uses a 5 x 4.5-inch wheel bolt circle with a 2.78-inch pilot diameter
- Optimized for factory 1987-1993 V8 K-members and aftermarket K-members
- Engineered for serious street, autocross, and track-oriented Fox Body builds
- Engineered and manufactured in Mooresville, North Carolina
- Backed by Detroit Speed's two-year limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship
Installation & Fitment Notes
- Fabrication is required for installation
- Optimized for factory 1987-1993 V8 K-members and aftermarket K-members
- Requires a 2015-2024 S550 Mustang brake system
- Hub utilizes a 5 x 4.5-inch wheel bolt circle
- Hub pilot diameter is 2.78 inches
- Professional installation is recommended for builds where the required fabrication or suspension setup is beyond the installer's experience
Fitment
- 1979 Ford Mustang
- 1980 Ford Mustang
- 1981 Ford Mustang
- 1982 Ford Mustang
- 1983 Ford Mustang
- 1984 Ford Mustang
- 1985 Ford Mustang
- 1986 Ford Mustang
- 1987 Ford Mustang
- 1988 Ford Mustang
- 1989 Ford Mustang
- 1990 Ford Mustang
- 1991 Ford Mustang
- 1992 Ford Mustang
- 1993 Ford Mustang
- 1979 Mercury Capri
- 1980 Mercury Capri
- 1981 Mercury Capri
- 1982 Mercury Capri
- 1983 Mercury Capri
- 1984 Mercury Capri
- 1985 Mercury Capri
- 1986 Mercury Capri
FAQs
What does DSE 032096-DDS change about the Fox Body front suspension?
The system replaces the factory front suspension architecture with a Short Long Arm double wishbone design. Detroit Speed uses an exclusive frame rail insert, tubular upper and lower control arms, forged aluminum uprights, modern hubpack bearings, coilovers, and an adjustable sway bar to provide modernized suspension geometry and more precise front-end control.
What makes the 032096-DDS version double-adjustable?
Part number 032096-DDS includes Detroit Speed/JRi aluminum double-adjustable coilover shocks with Detroit Tuned valving. The additional damping adjustability gives the driver greater control over suspension setup for street driving, autocross, track use, and different vehicle combinations.
What brakes, wheels, and tires can be used with DSE 032096-DDS?
The conversion requires a 2015-2024 S550 Mustang brake system and uses a hub with a 5 x 4.5-inch wheel bolt circle and 2.78-inch pilot diameter. Detroit Speed states that the suspension provides clearance for up to a 275/35R18 tire on a 10-inch wheel while maintaining full steering lock.
Why Buy from Beefcake Racing?
Beefcake Racing is your source for Detroit Speed suspension and chassis components for serious Fox Body builds. Whether you are modernizing a street-driven Mustang or Capri, setting up an autocross car, or building a dedicated high-performance combination, our experienced team can help you select the right suspension and supporting components for your goals. Questions about DSE Fox Body SLA Conversion System part number 032096-DDS or your build? Email sales@beefcakeracing.com or call 1-855-827-7223.
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