DSE Leaf Spring Flip Kit (040116DS) - 1973-1987 Chevrolet C10 / GMC C15
Get the deep rear drop your Square Body needs without abandoning the factory-style leaf spring suspension with the Detroit Speed Leaf Spring Flip Kit. Designed for 1973-1987 Chevrolet C10 and GMC C15 applications, part number 040116DS lowers the rear ride height 5 to 6 inches from stock for a dramatically more aggressive stance. The 100 percent bolt-on system relocates the axle in relation to the leaf springs while incorporating the strength, adjustability, and supporting hardware needed for a properly engineered rear lowering setup.
Detroit Speed builds the flip kit axle pads and plates from heavy-duty 1/4-inch-thick steel with a black powder-coated finish for strength and durability. Two leaf spring pin locations in the axle pads provide adjustment for centering the rear axle, while adjustable lower shock mounts help correct shock angle at the lowered ride height. New zinc-plated U-bolts and installation hardware are included for corrosion resistance. Detroit Speed C-Notch Kit 040115DS is required with this flip kit to provide the necessary axle-to-frame clearance.
Specifications
- Part Number: 040116DS
- Product: Leaf Spring Flip Kit
- Application: 1973-1987 Chevrolet C10 / GMC C15
- Position: Rear
- Rear Drop: 5 to 6 inches from Stock
- Axle Pad Material: Steel
- Axle Plate Material: Steel
- Steel Thickness: 1/4 inch
- Finish: Black Powder Coat
- Leaf Spring Pin Locations: Two
- Rear Axle Centering Adjustment: Yes
- Adjustable Lower Shock Mounts Included: Yes
- New U-Bolts Included: Yes
- U-Bolt and Hardware Finish: Zinc Plated / Electroplated for Corrosion Resistance
- Installation: 100 Percent Bolt-On
- Required C-Notch Kit: Detroit Speed 040115DS
- Leaf Spring Requirement: 3/1 Leaf Springs Only
Features
- Lowers rear ride height 5 to 6 inches from stock for an aggressive Square Body stance
- 100 percent bolt-on design provides a straightforward rear lowering solution
- Heavy-duty 1/4-inch-thick steel axle pads and plates provide strength and durability
- Black powder-coated finish helps protect the axle pads and plates against corrosion
- Two leaf spring pin locations provide adjustability for properly centering the rear axle
- Adjustable lower shock mounts help correct shock angle at the lowered ride height
- Includes new U-bolts and installation hardware
- Zinc-plated and electroplated hardware provides added corrosion resistance
- Engineered specifically for 3/1 leaf spring configurations
- Designed to work with Detroit Speed C-Notch Kit 040115DS for proper axle-to-frame clearance
Fitment Notes
- Detroit Speed C-Notch Kit part number 040115DS is required when installing this flip kit
- Designed for 3/1 leaf springs only
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
- 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 040116DS lower a C10 or C15?
Detroit Speed 040116DS is designed to lower the rear of a compatible 1973-1987 C10 or C15 approximately 5 to 6 inches from stock ride height for a significantly lower Square Body stance.
Is a C-notch required with DSE 040116DS?
Yes. Detroit Speed requires C-Notch Kit part number 040115DS when installing this leaf spring flip kit to provide the necessary rear axle-to-frame clearance at the lowered ride height.
What leaf springs can be used with DSE 040116DS?
Detroit Speed specifies that the 040116DS Leaf Spring Flip Kit is designed for 3/1 leaf springs only. The axle pads also provide two spring-pin locations for rear axle centering adjustment.
Why Buy from Beefcake Racing?
Beefcake Racing is your source for Detroit Speed suspension and chassis components for classic Chevrolet and GMC truck builds. Whether you are dropping a street-driven Square Body or assembling a complete Detroit Speed rear suspension package, our experienced team can help you select the correct components for your combination. Questions about DSE Leaf Spring Flip Kit part number 040116DS? Email sales@beefcakeracing.com or call 1-855-827-7223.
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