DSE Rear Speed Kit 3 (041650DS) - 1973-1987 Chevrolet C10 / GMC C15
Give your Square Body the deep, aggressive stance it deserves with the Detroit Speed Rear Speed Kit 3. Designed for 1973-1987 Chevrolet C10 and GMC C15 applications, 041650DS combines the components of Detroit Speed Rear Speed Kits 1 and 2 to deliver a complete 6 to 8-inch rear lowering solution. The package combines front leaf spring drop hangers, rear drop shackles, a leaf spring flip kit, frame C-notch, and non-adjustable drop shocks, giving you the major components needed to dramatically lower the rear while maintaining a properly engineered suspension layout.
Detroit Speed builds the drop hangers, shackles, flip kit axle pads, and plates from high-strength 1/4-inch-thick steel, while the frame notch brackets are manufactured from 3/16-inch-thick steel. Components are powdercoated black for durability, and the included hardware is electroplated for corrosion resistance. Two spring mounting positions on the hangers and shackles, spaced 1 inch apart, provide additional stance adjustment, while two leaf spring pinhole locations in the flip kit axle pads allow adjustment when centering the rear axle.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Detroit Speed
- Part Number: 041650DS
- Product Type: Rear Speed Kit
- Speed Kit: Rear Speed Kit 3
- Position: Rear
- Rear Lowering: Approximately 6 to 8 inches
- Shock Type: Non-Adjustable Drop Shocks
- Drop Hanger and Shackle Material: Steel
- Flip Kit Axle Pad and Plate Material: Steel
- Drop Hanger, Shackle, Axle Pad, and Plate Thickness: 1/4 inch
- Frame Notch Bracket Material: Steel
- Frame Notch Bracket Thickness: 3/16 inch
- Finish: Black Powdercoat
- Hanger and Shackle Spring Mounting Positions: Two
- Spring Mounting Position Spacing: 1 inch
- Flip Kit Leaf Spring Pinhole Locations: Two
- Leaf Spring Requirement: 3/1 Leaf Springs
- Hardware: Included
- Includes: Front Drop Hangers, Rear Drop Shackles, Leaf Spring Flip Kit, C-Notch Kit, Non-Adjustable Drop Shocks, Bump Stops, U-Bolts, and Mounting Hardware
Features
- Complete rear lowering package combining Detroit Speed Rear Speed Kit 1 and Rear Speed Kit 2 components
- Lowers rear ride height approximately 6 to 8 inches for an aggressive Square Body stance
- Front leaf spring drop hangers and rear drop shackles provide two spring mounting positions spaced 1 inch apart for additional stance adjustment
- Leaf spring flip kit relocates the axle for the substantial rear drop
- Two leaf spring pinhole locations in the axle pads provide adjustment when centering the rear axle
- C-notch provides the necessary axle-to-frame clearance for the lowered suspension
- Drop hangers, shackles, flip kit axle pads, and plates are manufactured from high-strength 1/4-inch-thick steel
- Frame notch brackets are manufactured from high-strength 3/16-inch-thick steel
- Black powdercoated components provide added durability
- Electroplated U-bolts and hardware provide corrosion resistance
- Includes non-adjustable drop shocks designed for the lowered suspension configuration
- Includes mounting hardware and bump stops
- Engineered as a complete Detroit Speed rear lowering system for GM Square Body trucks
Fitment Notes
This kit is designed for 3/1 leaf springs only. The included C-notch is designed specifically for Detroit Speed Speed Kits and will not fit the Detroit Speed QUADRALink rear suspension system. Installation of the C-notch requires cutting/notching the rear frame rails before the supplied frame notch brackets are bolted into position.
Fitment
- 1973 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1974 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1975 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1976 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1977 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1978 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1979 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1980 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1981 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1982 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1983 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1984 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1985 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1986 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1987 Chevrolet R10
- 1975 GMC C15
- 1976 GMC C15
- 1977 GMC C15
- 1978 GMC C15
- 1973 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup
- 1974 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup
- 1975 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup
- 1976 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup
- 1977 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup
- 1978 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup
- 1979 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup
- 1980 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup
- 1981 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup
- 1982 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup
- 1983 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup
- 1984 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup
- 1985 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup
- 1986 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup
- 1979 GMC C1500
- 1980 GMC C1500
- 1981 GMC C1500
- 1982 GMC C1500
- 1983 GMC C1500
- 1984 GMC C1500
- 1985 GMC C1500
- 1986 GMC C1500
- 1987 GMC R1500
FAQs
How much does DSE Rear Speed Kit 3 041650DS lower a Square Body?
Detroit Speed designed the kit to lower the rear approximately 6 to 8 inches by combining drop hangers and shackles with a leaf spring flip kit, C-notch, and matching drop shocks.
Does installation of DSE 041650DS require cutting the frame?
Yes. The frame rails must be cut and notched to install the included C-notch brackets. The brackets are then secured to the modified frame rails with the supplied hardware.
Will DSE 041650DS work with a QUADRALink suspension?
No. Detroit Speed specifies that the included C-notch is intended for its Speed Kits and will not fit the QUADRALink system. The kit is also designed for 3/1 leaf springs only.
Why Buy from Beefcake Racing?
Beefcake Racing is your source for Detroit Speed suspension and chassis components for classic GM truck builds. Whether you want a slammed Square Body stance or are putting together a complete performance suspension package, our team can help you select the right components for your combination. Questions about DSE 041650DS or related suspension parts? Call 1-855-827-7223 or email sales@beefcakeracing.com.
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