DSE Mini-Tub Kit (041229DS) - 1962-1967 Chevy II
Transform the rear of your 1962-1967 Chevy II for the wider wheel and tire package a serious street or Pro-Touring build demands with the Detroit Speed Mini-Tub Kit. This complete system relocates the rear leaf springs inboard and adds wider Mini-Tub inner fenders to dramatically increase available tire clearance. The combination allows up to a 295mm-wide rear tire on 1962-1965 Chevy II models and up to a 315mm-wide rear tire on 1966-1967 models while lowering the car 2 inches from stock ride height.
Detroit Speed engineered the suspension around 150 lbs/in multi-leaf springs that deliver improved handling without sacrificing street-friendly ride quality. The biased spring design allows the front section of the spring to help control spring wrap under hard load conditions, while tapered leaves and anti-friction pads between each leaf promote smooth suspension movement. Unlike the spring-only 041228DS package, 041229DS is the complete Mini-Tub package and includes the inner fenders along with the leaf springs, shackles, U-bolts, Mini-Tub shocks, shock mounts, and mounting hardware needed for the conversion.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Detroit Speed
- Part Number: 041229DS
- Product Type: Complete Rear Mini-Tub Kit
- Position: Rear
- Ride Height: 2-inch drop from stock
- Spring Rate: 150 lbs/in
- Mini-Tub Width: 2.5 inches wider than stock
- Maximum Rear Tire Width, 1962-1965 Chevy II: 295mm
- Maximum Rear Tire Width, 1966-1967 Chevy II: 315mm
- Required Fuel Tank for Carbureted Applications: DSE 080191DS
- Required Fuel Tank for Fuel-Injected Applications: DSE 080192DS
Features
- Complete Mini-Tub and rear leaf-spring relocation package for 1962-1967 Chevy II
- Relocates the rear leaf springs inboard to create additional wheel and tire clearance
- Allows up to 295mm-wide rear tires on 1962-1965 Chevy II models
- Allows up to 315mm-wide rear tires on 1966-1967 Chevy II models
- 2.5-inch-wider Mini-Tub inner fenders provide increased rear tire clearance
- 2-inch-drop leaf springs deliver a lower, performance-oriented stance
- 150 lbs/in spring rate balances responsive handling with ride quality
- Biased spring design helps the front spring section control spring wrap under hard load conditions
- Tapered leaf design with anti-friction pads between each leaf promotes smooth suspension movement
- Includes Detroit Speed Mini-Tub shocks
- Includes inner fenders, leaf springs, shackles, U-bolts, shocks, shock mounts, and mounting hardware
- Provides the major components needed for a complete Chevy II Mini-Tub conversion in one matched package
Fitment Notes
A narrowed fuel tank is required with the leaf-spring relocation system. Detroit Speed specifies fuel tank part number 080191DS for carbureted applications and part number 080192DS for fuel-injected applications.
Fitment
- 1962 Chevrolet Chevy II
- 1963 Chevrolet Chevy II
- 1964 Chevrolet Chevy II
- 1965 Chevrolet Chevy II
- 1966 Chevrolet Chevy II
- 1967 Chevrolet Chevy II
FAQs
What is included with the DSE 041229DS Mini-Tub Kit?
The complete kit includes the Mini-Tub inner fenders, leaf springs, shackles, U-bolts, Detroit Speed Mini-Tub shocks, shock mounts, and mounting hardware for the rear Mini-Tub and leaf-spring relocation conversion.
How wide of a rear tire can I run with DSE 041229DS?
Detroit Speed specifies up to a 295mm-wide rear tire for 1962-1965 Chevy II models and up to a 315mm-wide rear tire for 1966-1967 models with this Mini-Tub system.
How much does the 041229DS Mini-Tub Kit lower a Chevy II?
The included 150 lbs/in Detroit Speed leaf springs lower the vehicle approximately 2 inches from stock ride height.
What is the difference between DSE 041228DS and 041229DS?
Part number 041228DS is the Mini Tub Spring Kit intended for applications where the Mini-Tub inner fenders are purchased separately or already installed. Part number 041229DS is the complete package and includes the Mini-Tub inner fenders along with the rear suspension and relocation components.
Does the 041229DS Mini-Tub Kit require a narrowed fuel tank?
Yes. Detroit Speed requires a narrowed fuel tank with the leaf-spring relocation system. Use DSE 080191DS for carbureted applications or DSE 080192DS for fuel-injected applications.
Why Buy from Beefcake Racing?
Beefcake Racing is your source for Detroit Speed suspension, chassis, and Mini-Tub components for classic performance builds. Whether you are building a street-driven Chevy II, a Pro-Touring machine, or a more serious performance combination, our team can help you put together the right package. Questions about DSE 041229DS or related components? Call 1-855-827-7223 or email sales@beefcakeracing.com.
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