Detroit Speed Mini-Tub Kit - 2in Drop (041226DS) - 1970-1981 Pontiac Firebird
Make room for a serious rear wheel and tire package while giving your second-generation Firebird a lower, more aggressive stance with the Detroit Speed Mini-Tub Kit 041226DS. Designed specifically for the 1970-1981 Pontiac Firebird, this complete rear Mini-Tub package combines wider 2.5-inch Detroit Speed tubs with matched rear suspension components and a 2-inch drop. The system provides increased rear tire clearance while maintaining the clean, stock-style appearance that belongs under a classic Firebird.
Detroit Speed engineers the Mini-Tubs for a precise fit and manufactures them in the USA from stamped 18-gauge steel. The 041226DS package pairs the tubs with 175 lbs/in rear leaf springs featuring a 5-inch arc height and 6-1/4-inch total spring height. Leaf springs, offset shackles, U-bolts, shocks, shock mounting components, and mounting hardware are included to provide a comprehensive package for the conversion. A narrowed fuel tank is required and should be planned as part of the Mini-Tub installation.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Detroit Speed
- Part Number: 041226DS
- Product Type: Rear Mini-Tub Kit
- Application: 1970-1981 Pontiac Firebird
- Ride Height: 2-inch drop
- Mini-Tub Width: 2.5 inches
- Mini-Tub Material: 18-gauge steel
- Mini-Tub Construction: Stamped steel
- Spring Rate: 175 lbs/in
- Spring Arc Height: 5 inches
- Total Spring Height: 6-1/4 inches
- Rear Suspension Type: Leaf spring
- Mini-Tubs Made in USA: Yes
- Narrowed Fuel Tank Required: Yes
Features
- Complete rear Mini-Tub package for 1970-1981 Pontiac Firebird
- 2.5-inch-wide Mini-Tubs provide additional clearance for wider rear wheel and tire combinations
- 2-inch rear drop delivers a lower, performance-oriented stance
- 175 lbs/in rear leaf spring rate
- 5-inch spring arc height
- Stamped 18-gauge steel Mini-Tubs engineered for a precise fit
- Designed to retain a clean, stock-style appearance
- Mini-Tubs are made in the USA
- Includes Detroit Speed Mini-Tubs
- Includes rear leaf springs
- Includes offset shackles
- Includes U-bolts
- Includes shocks
- Includes shock mounting components
- Includes mounting hardware
- Combines the major Mini-Tub and rear suspension components into one coordinated package
Fitment
- 1970 Pontiac Firebird
- 1971 Pontiac Firebird
- 1972 Pontiac Firebird
- 1973 Pontiac Firebird
- 1974 Pontiac Firebird
- 1975 Pontiac Firebird
- 1976 Pontiac Firebird
- 1977 Pontiac Firebird
- 1978 Pontiac Firebird
- 1979 Pontiac Firebird
- 1980 Pontiac Firebird
- 1981 Pontiac Firebird
Fitment Notes
A narrowed fuel tank is required when installing the Detroit Speed 041226DS Mini-Tub Kit. The factory-width fuel tank will not provide the necessary clearance, so the fuel system should be planned as part of the Mini-Tub conversion.
FAQs
How much does the Detroit Speed 041226DS Mini-Tub Kit lower a Firebird?
The 041226DS kit provides a 2-inch rear ride-height drop, giving the 1970-1981 Firebird a lower stance while incorporating the rear suspension components needed for the Mini-Tub conversion.
How wide are the Mini-Tubs included with 041226DS?
Detroit Speed specifies a Mini-Tub width of 2.5 inches. The wider tubs are designed to create additional clearance for larger rear wheel and tire combinations.
What comes with the Detroit Speed 041226DS Mini-Tub Kit?
The package includes Mini-Tubs, rear leaf springs, offset shackles, U-bolts, shocks, shock mounting components, and mounting hardware for the Mini-Tub conversion.
What are the Detroit Speed Mini-Tubs made from?
The Mini-Tubs are stamped from 18-gauge steel and engineered for a precise fit while retaining a stock-style appearance. Detroit Speed manufactures the tubs in the USA.
Does the Detroit Speed 041226DS Mini-Tub Kit require a narrowed fuel tank?
Yes. Detroit Speed specifies that a narrowed fuel tank is necessary when installing this Mini-Tub Kit.
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