DSE Mini-Tub Kit - 2in Drop (041205DS) - 1968-1969 Chevrolet Camaro / Pontiac Firebird
Transform the rear of your 1968-1969 Camaro or Firebird with a complete package designed to add serious tire clearance, improve suspension performance, and deliver a 2-inch lowered stance. The Detroit Speed Mini-Tub Kit, part number 041205DS, combines the company's vehicle-specific Mini-Tubs with matched 175 lbs/in drop leaf springs, offset shackles, shocks, shock mounting components, adjustable leaf spring pads, U-bolts, bushings, and installation hardware. Instead of piecing together a Mini-Tub conversion one component at a time, this system provides the major parts engineered to work together in one comprehensive package.
The included Detroit Speed Mini-Tubs are 2.75 inches wider than stock and create substantially more room for aggressive rear wheel and tire combinations. The matched rear leaf springs provide a 2-inch drop with a 175 lbs/in spring rate and 5-inch arc height, giving your F-Body a lower stance while maintaining performance-focused ride and handling. Offset shackles move the leaf springs inward to take advantage of the increased wheelhouse clearance, while the included shock mounting system properly supports the revised suspension layout. A narrowed fuel tank is required and available separately.
Specifications
- Part Number: 041205DS
- Product: Rear Mini-Tub Kit
- Application: 1968-1969 Chevrolet Camaro / Pontiac Firebird
- Position: Rear
- Ride Height: 2-Inch Drop
- Mini-Tub Width: 2.75 Inches
- Rear Spring Rate: 175 lbs/in
- Rear Spring Arc Height: 5 Inches
- Total Spring Height: 6-1/4 Inches
- Mini-Tubs Included: Yes
- Rear Leaf Springs Included: Yes
- Offset Shackle Set Included: Yes
- Adjustable Leaf Spring Pads Included: Yes
- Mini-Tub Shocks Included: Yes
- Rear Upper Shock Crossmember Included: Yes
- Lower Shock Plates Included: Yes
- Urethane Bushing Kit Included: Yes
- U-Bolt Kit Included: Yes
- Shock Mounting Hardware Included: Yes
- Narrowed Fuel Tank Required: Yes
Features
- Complete rear Mini-Tub and suspension package for 1968-1969 Camaro and Firebird applications
- Provides a 2-inch rear ride height drop for a lower, more aggressive stance
- 2.75-inch wider Mini-Tubs provide substantially more room for wider rear wheel and tire combinations
- 175 lbs/in rear leaf springs provide matched performance for the Mini-Tub suspension system
- Offset shackles relocate the rear leaf springs inward to maximize available tire clearance
- Adjustable leaf spring pads provide the required mounting interface for the rear axle and springs
- Includes Mini-Tub-specific rear shocks
- Rear upper shock crossmember provides the required upper shock mounting arrangement
- Includes application-specific right- and left-hand lower shock plates
- Includes urethane spring bushings and U-bolt kit
- Matched package eliminates the need to source the primary Mini-Tub and rear suspension components individually
Fitment Notes
- A narrowed fuel tank is required with this Mini-Tub kit
- Bolt-in narrowed stainless steel fuel tanks are available separately
- Designed specifically for 1968-1969 Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird applications
Fitment
- 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1968 Pontiac Firebird
- 1969 Pontiac Firebird
FAQs
How much does DSE 041205DS lower a 1968-1969 Camaro or Firebird?
Detroit Speed 041205DS uses 175 lbs/in rear leaf springs designed to provide a 2-inch rear drop, giving the car a lower stance as part of the complete Mini-Tub suspension package.
What components are included with DSE 041205DS?
The kit includes Detroit Speed Mini-Tubs, rear leaf springs, offset shackles, adjustable leaf spring pads, Mini-Tub shocks, a rear upper shock crossmember, lower shock plates, urethane bushings, U-bolts, and required shock mounting hardware.
Does DSE 041205DS require a narrowed fuel tank?
Yes. A narrowed fuel tank is necessary with the Mini-Tub conversion to provide the required clearance for the relocated rear suspension components. Bolt-in narrowed stainless steel fuel tanks are available separately.
Why Buy from Beefcake Racing?
Beefcake Racing is your source for Detroit Speed suspension, chassis, and Mini-Tub components for serious classic GM performance builds. Whether you are building a Pro Touring F-Body, making room for more rear tire, or upgrading the complete rear suspension, our experienced team can help you select the right components for your combination. Questions about DSE Mini-Tub Kit part number 041205DS? Email sales@beefcakeracing.com or call 1-855-827-7223.
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