DSE Rear Coilover Conversion Kit - Single Adjustable Shocks (042440-SDS) - 1982-1992 Chevrolet Camaro / Pontiac Firebird
Bring modern coilover performance and useful shock tuning to your third-generation F-Body with the Detroit Speed Rear Coilover Conversion Kit. Part number 042440-SDS is engineered for 1982-1992 Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird applications with the stock rear axle, replacing the original rear coil spring and shock arrangement with an integrated Detroit Tuned coilover package. Extensive ride-height adjustability lets you dial in the car's stance, while single-adjustable shocks give you additional control over rear suspension response for a setup that can be tuned around how you actually drive the car.
The 042440-SDS package builds on Detroit Speed's base shock with Detroit Tuned valving and adds rebound adjustment through the simple turn of a knob while maintaining excellent street ride quality. Detroit Speed pairs the shocks with 275 pounds per inch springs featuring a 10 inch free length, and the complete system is optimized around a 2 inch drop from stock ride height. Installation requires only minor drilling of the existing axle bracket. Detroit Speed specifically notes that this Rear Coilover Conversion Kit cannot be used with factory trailing arms.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Detroit Speed
- Part Number: 042440-SDS
- Product Type: Rear Coilover Conversion Kit
- Position: Rear
- Application: 1982-1992 Chevrolet Camaro / Pontiac Firebird
- Axle: Stock
- Shock Type: Single adjustable
- Shock Adjustment: Rebound
- Shock Valving: Detroit Tuned
- Spring Rate: 275 pounds per inch
- Spring Free Length: 10 inches
- Ride Height: Adjustable
- Optimized Ride Height: Approximately 2 inch drop from stock
- Installation: Minor drilling required on existing axle bracket
- Factory Trailing Arm Compatibility: Not compatible
Features
- Engineered specifically for 1982-1992 Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird applications
- Designed for vehicles equipped with the stock rear axle
- Converts the original separate rear coil spring and shock arrangement to modern coilover suspension
- Single-adjustable shocks combine Detroit Tuned base valving with adjustable rebound damping
- Rebound adjustment is easily changed with the turn of a knob
- Provides additional suspension tuning capability while maintaining excellent street ride quality
- Extensive coilover ride-height adjustment allows vehicle stance and rear suspension setup to be fine-tuned
- System is optimized around an approximately 2 inch drop from stock ride height
- 275 pounds per inch rear coilover spring rate
- 10 inch coilover spring free length
- Offers greater tuning capability than the base non-adjustable 042440DS package without requiring a double-adjustable shock setup
- Installation requires only minor drilling of the existing axle bracket
- Purpose-built for the third-generation F-Body rather than relying on a universal coilover conversion
- Well suited for performance street, pro-touring, autocross, road course, and other handling-focused Camaro and Firebird builds
- Cannot be used with factory trailing arms
Fitment
- 1982 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1982 Pontiac Firebird
- 1983 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1983 Pontiac Firebird
- 1984 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1984 Pontiac Firebird
- 1985 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1985 Pontiac Firebird
- 1986 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1986 Pontiac Firebird
- 1987 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1987 Pontiac Firebird
- 1988 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1988 Pontiac Firebird
- 1989 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1989 Pontiac Firebird
- 1990 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1990 Pontiac Firebird
- 1991 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1991 Pontiac Firebird
- 1992 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1992 Pontiac Firebird
Fitment Note: Detroit Speed 042440-SDS is specifically designed for 1982-1992 Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird applications using the stock rear axle. Detroit Speed states that this Rear Coilover Conversion Kit cannot be used with factory trailing arms. Installation also requires minor drilling of the existing axle bracket.
FAQs
What is adjustable on Detroit Speed 042440-SDS?
The single-adjustable shocks feature Detroit Tuned base valving plus rebound adjustment that can be changed with the turn of a knob. The coilover system also provides extensive ride-height adjustability.
How much does Detroit Speed 042440-SDS lower a Camaro or Firebird?
Detroit Speed states that the system is optimized around a 2 inch drop from stock height while providing extensive ride-height adjustability for fine-tuning the final stance and suspension setup.
Can Detroit Speed 042440-SDS be used with factory trailing arms?
No. Detroit Speed specifically states that its Rear Coilover Conversion Kit cannot be used with factory trailing arms. Confirm that your rear suspension configuration is compatible before ordering.
Why Buy Detroit Speed from Beefcake Racing?
Beefcake Racing is your source for Detroit Speed suspension components for performance street cars, pro-touring builds, autocross combinations, and track-focused vehicles. With base, single-adjustable, and double-adjustable coilover packages available for the third-generation F-Body, choosing the shock package that matches your performance goals is critical. Questions about Detroit Speed 042440-SDS or your 1982-1992 Camaro or Firebird suspension setup? Email sales@beefcakeracing.com or call 1-855-827-7223.
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