DSE Rear Tubular Sway Bar Kit - 1 Inch - 3 Inch Axle Tubes (042212DS) - 1978-1988 GM G-Body
Give your GM G-Body more predictable rear suspension control with the Detroit Speed Rear Tubular Sway Bar Kit. Designed for 1978-1988 GM G-Body applications with 3 inch axle tubes, part number 042212DS uses a 1 inch tubular rear sway bar to improve roll control while retaining a street-friendly setup. Dual-rate adjustment also gives you the ability to fine-tune rear roll stiffness as you dial in the handling balance of your combination.
Detroit Speed improves on the factory lower control arm-mounted sway bar arrangement by attaching the rear bar to the axle housing and chassis crossmember. Using the chassis to stabilize the rear axle helps minimize deflection when the car is subjected to heavy cornering loads. Low-friction ball-style end links allow the sway bar to articulate freely through rear suspension travel to reduce binding, while split lock collars positively locate the bar. Detroit Speed manufactures the bar from 1 inch tubular 520 DOM and finishes it in high-gloss black powder coat for strength, durability, and a clean performance appearance.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Detroit Speed
- Part Number: 042212DS
- Product Type: Rear Tubular Sway Bar Kit
- Position: Rear
- Application: 1978-1988 GM G-Body
- Sway Bar Diameter: 1 inch
- Axle Tube Diameter: 3 inches
- Material: 520 DOM
- Construction: Tubular
- Finish: High-gloss black powder coat
- Adjustment: Dual-rate adjustment
- Front Hole Rate: 722 pounds per inch
- Rear Hole Rate: 947 pounds per inch
- Housing Compatibility: Cannot be used with a fabricated rear housing
Features
- 1 inch tubular 520 DOM rear sway bar designed for street-oriented performance applications
- Engineered specifically for 1978-1988 GM G-Body applications with 3 inch axle tubes
- Attaches to the rear axle housing and chassis crossmember instead of using the factory lower control arm mounting arrangement
- Chassis-mounted design helps minimize deflection under heavy cornering loads
- Low-friction ball-style end links promote free sway bar articulation through the range of rear suspension travel
- Dual-rate adjustment provides additional flexibility for tuning vehicle handling balance
- 722 pounds per inch front-hole rate and 947 pounds per inch rear-hole rate
- Split lock collars positively locate the sway bar in the correct position
- High-gloss black powder-coated finish provides lasting protection and a clean appearance
- Includes the necessary mounting hardware for installation
- Detroit Speed bends its anti-roll bars in-house for greater control over manufacturing quality
Fitment
- 1978 GM G-Body with 3 inch axle tubes
- 1979 GM G-Body with 3 inch axle tubes
- 1980 GM G-Body with 3 inch axle tubes
- 1981 GM G-Body with 3 inch axle tubes
- 1982 GM G-Body with 3 inch axle tubes
- 1983 GM G-Body with 3 inch axle tubes
- 1984 GM G-Body with 3 inch axle tubes
- 1985 GM G-Body with 3 inch axle tubes
- 1986 GM G-Body with 3 inch axle tubes
- 1987 GM G-Body with 3 inch axle tubes
- 1988 GM G-Body with 3 inch axle tubes
Fitment Note: Detroit Speed 042212DS is specifically designed for 1978-1988 GM G-Body applications with 3 inch axle tubes. It cannot be used with a fabricated rear housing. Confirm rear axle tube diameter and housing compatibility before ordering.
FAQs
What axle tube size does Detroit Speed 042212DS fit?
Part number 042212DS is designed specifically for rear axles with 3 inch axle tubes. Detroit Speed offers different versions of its G-Body rear sway bar for other axle tube diameters, so confirming your axle tube size before ordering is important.
Is the Detroit Speed 042212DS rear sway bar adjustable?
Yes. The sway bar offers dual-rate adjustment. Detroit Speed specifies a rate of 722 pounds per inch using the front hole and 947 pounds per inch using the rear hole, allowing you to alter rear roll stiffness to suit your setup.
Will Detroit Speed 042212DS work with a fabricated rear housing?
No. Detroit Speed specifically states that this sway bar kit cannot be used with a fabricated rear housing.
Why Buy Detroit Speed from Beefcake Racing?
Beefcake Racing is your source for Detroit Speed suspension components engineered to make classic GM platforms handle with greater control and confidence. Whether you are upgrading a street-driven G-Body or putting together a more serious performance build, our team can help you select components that work together as a complete package. Questions about Detroit Speed 042212DS or your suspension setup? Email sales@beefcakeracing.com or call 1-855-827-7223.
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