DSE Urethane Leaf Spring Shackle and Bushing Kit (041509DS) - 1967-1981 Camaro / Firebird / 1962-1974 X-Body
Upgrade worn factory leaf spring hardware while cleaning up the rear appearance of your classic GM with the Detroit Speed Urethane Leaf Spring Shackle and Bushing Kit. Part number 041509DS combines heavy-duty steel shackles with premium polyurethane bushings to provide a more durable, performance-oriented replacement for soft factory-style rubber bushings and original shackle hardware. The redesigned shackles are also less noticeable when viewed from behind the vehicle, giving the rear suspension a cleaner finished appearance.
Detroit Speed makes these shackles approximately 9/16 inch shorter center to center than the factory-style design, with a 3-inch center-to-center length that lowers the rear of the vehicle approximately 1/4 inch compared with stock shackles. A black zinc finish provides corrosion protection while remaining less visually noticeable than conventional bright or yellow zinc hardware. The 041509DS kit includes the heavy-duty steel shackles, premium polyurethane bushings, matching steel sleeves, bolts, lock nuts, washers, and grease for a comprehensive rear leaf spring shackle upgrade.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Detroit Speed
- Part Number: 041509DS
- Product Type: Leaf Spring Shackle and Bushing Kit
- Position: Rear
- Shackle Material: Heavy-duty steel
- Shackle Finish: Black zinc
- Bushing Material: Polyurethane
- Shackle Length: 3 inches center to center
- Shackle Length Compared with Stock: Approximately 9/16 inch shorter center to center
- Ride Height Change: Approximately 1/4-inch lower than stock factory shackles
- Steel Bushing Sleeves Included: Yes
- Installation Grease Included: Yes
- Mounting Hardware Included: Yes
Features
- Heavy-duty rear leaf spring shackle and bushing upgrade
- Premium polyurethane bushings provide an upgrade over soft factory-style rubber bushings
- Matching steel bushing sleeves are included
- 3-inch center-to-center shackle length
- Shackles are approximately 9/16 inch shorter center to center than the factory-style design
- Lowers the rear of the vehicle approximately 1/4 inch compared with stock factory shackles
- Shorter shackle design is less noticeable when viewed from behind the vehicle
- Black zinc finish provides corrosion protection
- Black finish is less visually noticeable after installation than bright or yellow zinc shackles
- Includes heavy-duty steel shackles, bolts, lock nuts, and washers
- Includes polyurethane bushings, grease, and matching steel sleeves
- Available as the 041508DS shackle kit without bushings for applications where bushings are not required
Fitment Notes
Detroit Speed 041509DS is designed for the compatible GM F-Body and X-Body applications listed below. The 3-inch center-to-center shackles are approximately 9/16 inch shorter than the factory-style shackles and lower the rear of the vehicle approximately 1/4 inch compared with stock factory shackles.
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
- 1962 Chevrolet Chevy II
- 1963 Chevrolet Chevy II
- 1964 Chevrolet Chevy II
- 1965 Chevrolet Chevy II
- 1966 Chevrolet Chevy II
- 1967 Chevrolet Chevy II
- 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
How much does DSE 041509DS lower the rear of the vehicle?
Detroit Speed states that the shorter 3-inch center-to-center shackles lower the rear of the vehicle approximately 1/4 inch compared with stock factory shackles.
What bushings are included with DSE 041509DS?
The kit includes premium-grade polyurethane bushings with matching steel sleeves, providing an upgrade over soft factory-style rubber bushings.
Why are the 041509DS shackles shorter than stock?
Detroit Speed redesigned the shackles to be less noticeable when viewed from behind the vehicle. They are approximately 9/16 inch shorter center to center than the factory-style shackles and also provide an approximately 1/4-inch reduction in rear ride height.
What is included with the DSE 041509DS Shackle and Bushing Kit?
The kit includes heavy-duty steel shackles, polyurethane bushings, matching steel sleeves, bolts, lock nuts, washers, and installation grease.
What is the difference between DSE 041508DS and 041509DS?
Part number 041509DS includes the polyurethane bushings, matching steel sleeves, and grease along with the shackle hardware. Part number 041508DS is the shackle kit without the polyurethane bushings.
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 rear suspension hardware or upgrading your Camaro, Firebird, or X-Body for better performance, our team can help you select the right components for your combination. Questions about DSE 041509DS or related suspension parts? Call 1-855-827-7223 or email sales@beefcakeracing.com.
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