DSE Urethane Leaf Spring Heavy-Duty Shackle Kit (041501DS) - 1967-1981 Camaro / Firebird / 1968-1974 X-Body
Tighten up the rear suspension of your classic GM with the Detroit Speed Urethane Leaf Spring Heavy-Duty Shackle Kit. Designed to replace worn or compliant factory leaf spring and shackle components, 041501DS combines polyurethane bushings with heavy-duty steel shackles and upgraded mounting hardware for a stronger, more controlled rear leaf spring connection. It is an ideal upgrade for street and performance builds where improved suspension response and durable hardware are priorities.
Detroit Speed supplies the kit with polyurethane spring eye and shackle bushings, zinc-plated heavy-duty steel shackles, crush sleeves, bolts, washers, lock nuts, and installation grease. The matched components replace the key wear items at the leaf spring mounting points while retaining the traditional leaf spring suspension layout. With the bushings and heavy-duty shackle hardware packaged together, 041501DS provides a comprehensive solution for refreshing and upgrading the rear leaf spring mounting system.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Detroit Speed
- Part Number: 041501DS
- Product Type: Urethane Leaf Spring Heavy-Duty Shackle Kit
- Position: Rear
- Bushing Material: Polyurethane
- Shackle Material: Heavy-duty steel
- Shackle Finish: Zinc plated
- Frame Shackle Bushings: 4
- Spring Shackle Bushings: 4
- Front Spring Eye Bushings: 4
- Rear Leaf Spring Shackles: 4
- 1/2-inch I.D. Crush Sleeves: 4
- Front Leaf Spring Crush Sleeves: 2
- 1/2-inch-20 x 5-inch Bolts: 4
- 1/2-inch-20 Nylock Nuts: 4
- 1/2-inch AN Washers: 8
- Super Grease Packets: 2
- Front Leaf Spring Eye Bolt Torque: 75 lb-ft
- Rear Leaf Spring Shackle Bolt Torque: 75 lb-ft
Features
- Upgrades rear leaf spring and shackle bushings with polyurethane components
- Heavy-duty shackle design provides a durable replacement for factory-style hardware
- Zinc-plated steel shackles provide corrosion-resistant protection
- Includes both spring eye bushings and shackle bushings
- Includes frame shackle bushings and spring shackle bushings
- Includes the required crush sleeves for the supplied bushings
- Includes heavy-duty rear leaf spring shackles
- Includes bolts, washers, and Nylock nuts
- Installation grease is included for proper bushing assembly
- Complete package for upgrading key rear leaf spring mounting and shackle components
Fitment Notes
Detroit Speed 041501DS is designed for the compatible GM F-Body and X-Body applications listed below. Follow Detroit Speed installation procedures when lubricating and installing the polyurethane bushings and crush sleeves. Detroit Speed specifies 75 lb-ft of torque for the front leaf spring eye bolts and rear leaf spring shackle bolts.
Fitment
- 1973 Buick Apollo
- 1974 Buick Apollo
- 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1970 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1971 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1972 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1973 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1974 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1975 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1976 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1977 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1978 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1979 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1980 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1981 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1968 Chevrolet Chevy II
- 1969 Chevrolet Nova
- 1970 Chevrolet Nova
- 1971 Chevrolet Nova
- 1972 Chevrolet Nova
- 1973 Chevrolet Nova
- 1974 Chevrolet Nova
- 1973 Oldsmobile Omega
- 1974 Oldsmobile Omega
- 1967 Pontiac Firebird
- 1968 Pontiac Firebird
- 1969 Pontiac Firebird
- 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
- 1971 Pontiac Ventura
- 1972 Pontiac Ventura
- 1973 Pontiac Ventura
- 1974 Pontiac Ventura
FAQs
What is included with the DSE 041501DS Heavy-Duty Shackle Kit?
The kit includes polyurethane frame shackle, spring shackle, and front spring eye bushings, heavy-duty steel shackles, crush sleeves, bolts, Nylock nuts, washers, installation grease, and instructions.
What are the shackles in DSE 041501DS made from?
Detroit Speed uses heavy-duty steel shackles with a zinc-plated finish.
Does DSE 041501DS include the leaf spring bushings?
Yes. The kit includes the front spring eye bushings along with the frame and spring shackle bushings needed for the compatible rear leaf spring applications.
What is the specified torque for the DSE 041501DS leaf spring hardware?
Detroit Speed specifies 75 lb-ft for both the front leaf spring eye bolts and the rear leaf spring shackle bolts.
Why Buy from Beefcake Racing?
Beefcake Racing is your source for Detroit Speed suspension, chassis, and leaf spring components for classic GM performance builds. Whether you are refreshing worn suspension hardware or upgrading a complete rear suspension system, our team can help you select the right parts for your combination. Questions about DSE 041501DS or related suspension components? Call 1-855-827-7223 or email sales@beefcakeracing.com.
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