DSE Ford 9-Inch QuadraLink Housing - Torino Flange - Satin Black - 1973-1987 C10 / C15 - 071542DS
Give your 1973-1987 Chevrolet C10 or GMC C15-platform truck a purpose-built rear axle foundation with the Detroit Speed Ford 9-inch QuadraLink Housing. Part number 071542DS is engineered specifically for the Detroit Speed QuadraLink rear suspension system, saving fabrication time by providing the critical suspension brackets already TIG welded in place. Detroit Speed uses a 59-inch flange-to-flange width to center the wheel and tire when using a 0-inch-offset wheel, making this housing a serious starting point for a Pro Touring, street-performance, autocross, or track-focused truck.
The 071542DS housing uses TIG-welded 3-inch axle tubes with .218-inch wall thickness and Torino-style axle ends. It accepts either a conventional Ford 9-inch center section or Detroit Speed FN988 center section, giving you flexibility when building the drivetrain around your power and performance goals. An axle vent plus fill and drain plugs are included, while the Torino housing configuration accepts 2.5-inch-offset rear brake packages from Baer or Wilwood. This version comes powdercoated satin black for a clean, durable finished appearance.
Specifications
- Part Number: 071542DS
- Product Type: Axle Housing
- Axle Style: Ford 9-Inch
- Carrier Style: FN988 or Ford 9-Inch
- Suspension Style: QuadraLink
- Axle End Style: Torino
- Axle Tube Diameter: 3 Inches
- Axle Tube Wall Thickness: .218 Inch
- Axle Tubes: TIG Welded
- QuadraLink Brackets: TIG Welded
- Axle Flange-to-Flange Width: 59 Inches
- Wheel Offset Configuration: Designed to center wheels and tires using 0-inch-offset wheels
- Axle Vent: Included
- Fill Plug: Included
- Drain Plug: Included
- Rear Brake Package Offset Compatibility: 2.5 Inches
- Compatible Rear Brake Packages: Baer or Wilwood
- Finish: Powdercoated Satin Black
- Quantity: One Housing
- Made in USA: Yes
Features
- Purpose-built Ford 9-inch housing for the Detroit Speed QuadraLink rear suspension system
- Designed for 1973-1987 Chevrolet and GMC C10 / C15-platform trucks
- 59-inch flange-to-flange housing width
- Widened track width designed to center the wheel and tire with a 0-inch-offset wheel
- TIG-welded 3-inch axle tubes with .218-inch wall thickness
- QuadraLink suspension brackets TIG welded directly to the housing
- Torino-style axle ends
- Compatible with Detroit Speed FN988 or conventional Ford 9-inch center sections
- Accepts 2.5-inch-offset rear brake packages from Baer or Wilwood
- Axle vent included
- Fill and drain plugs included
- Satin black powdercoated finish provides a clean, finished appearance
- Application-specific construction reduces fabrication when installing a QuadraLink rear suspension
- Made in the USA
Fitment
- 1973 Chevrolet C10
- 1973 GMC C15 / C1500
- 1974 Chevrolet C10
- 1974 GMC C15 / C1500
- 1975 Chevrolet C10
- 1975 GMC C15 / C1500
- 1976 Chevrolet C10
- 1976 GMC C15 / C1500
- 1977 Chevrolet C10
- 1977 GMC C15 / C1500
- 1978 Chevrolet C10
- 1978 GMC C15 / C1500
- 1979 Chevrolet C10
- 1979 GMC C1500
- 1980 Chevrolet C10
- 1980 GMC C1500
- 1981 Chevrolet C10
- 1981 GMC C1500
- 1982 Chevrolet C10
- 1982 GMC C1500
- 1983 Chevrolet C10
- 1983 GMC C1500
- 1984 Chevrolet C10
- 1984 GMC C1500
- 1985 Chevrolet C10
- 1985 GMC C1500
- 1986 Chevrolet C10
- 1986 GMC C1500
- 1987 Chevrolet R10
- 1987 GMC R1500
Fitment Note: Part number 071542DS is designed for 1973-1987 Chevrolet and GMC 2WD truck applications using the Detroit Speed QuadraLink rear suspension system. GM changed the C-series designation to R-series for the 1987 model year. Detroit Speed specifies a 59-inch flange-to-flange width designed to center the wheel and tire when using a 0-inch-offset wheel. Additional components are required to complete the rear axle assembly.
FAQs
What is the difference between DSE 071542DS and 071042DS?
Both are Torino-flange Ford 9-inch QuadraLink housings for the same truck platform. Part number 071542DS comes powdercoated satin black, while 071042DS is supplied in a bare finish.
What center sections can be used with DSE 071542DS?
Detroit Speed specifies compatibility with either its FN988 center section or a conventional Ford 9-inch center section, giving you flexibility when configuring the rear axle.
What is the width of the DSE 071542DS housing?
Detroit Speed specifies a 59-inch flange-to-flange width. The track width is configured to center the wheel and tire when using a 0-inch-offset wheel.
Why Buy from Beefcake Racing?
Beefcake Racing is your source for proven performance suspension, chassis, and drivetrain components for serious street, Pro Touring, autocross, and track builds. If you need help matching this Detroit Speed QuadraLink housing with the correct axle shafts, center section, brakes, or supporting suspension components for your truck, our experienced team can help you put together the right combination. Email sales@beefcakeracing.com or call 1-855-827-7223 for assistance.
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