DSE Ford 9-Inch QuadraLink Housing - Torino Flange - Satin Black - 1982-2003 S10 / S15 / Sonoma 2WD - 071543DS
Put a serious rear axle foundation under your 1982-2003 Chevrolet S10, GMC S15, or GMC Sonoma 2WD with the Detroit Speed Ford 9-inch QuadraLink Housing. Part number 071543DS is purpose-built for high-horsepower S-Series applications using the Detroit Speed QuadraLink rear suspension system. Instead of adapting a generic housing and fabricating the suspension mounts from scratch, Detroit Speed supplies this housing with the QuadraLink brackets already TIG welded in place for proper geometry, bracket alignment, and a cleaner installation.
Detroit Speed builds 071543DS around a heavy-duty round-back Ford 9-inch housing with TIG-welded 3-inch axle tubes featuring .218-inch wall thickness and billet Torino ends. An axle vent plus fill and drain plugs are incorporated into the housing, and the Torino ends accept 2.5-inch-offset rear brake packages from AP, Baer, or Wilwood. This version comes finished in satin black powdercoat for a clean, durable appearance. The housing is sold without axle shafts or a center section, allowing you to complete the rear end around the power level, gearing, brakes, and intended use of your S10, S15, or Sonoma build.
Specifications
- Part Number: 071543DS
- Product Type: Axle Housing
- Axle Style: Ford 9-Inch
- Suspension Style: QuadraLink
- Axle End Style: Torino
- Housing Design: Heavy-Duty Round Back
- Axle Tube Diameter: 3 Inches
- Axle Tube Wall Thickness: .218 Inch
- Housing Ends: Billet Torino Ends
- Construction: TIG Welded
- QuadraLink Brackets: TIG Welded
- Axle Vent: Included
- Fill Plug: Included
- Drain Plug: Included
- Rear Brake Package Offset Compatibility: 2.5 Inches
- Compatible Rear Brake Packages: AP, Baer or Wilwood
- Finish: Powdercoated Satin Black
- Axle Shafts: Not Included
- Center Section: Not Included
- Quantity: One Housing
- Made in USA: Yes
Features
- Purpose-built Ford 9-inch housing for high-performance S10, S15, and Sonoma builds
- Designed specifically for the Detroit Speed QuadraLink rear suspension system
- Heavy-duty round-back housing construction engineered to handle serious power
- TIG-welded 3-inch axle tubes with .218-inch wall thickness
- Billet Torino housing ends
- QuadraLink suspension brackets TIG welded directly to the housing
- Pre-installed bracketry eliminates the need to fabricate QuadraLink axle mounting points from scratch
- Integrated axle vent
- Fill and drain plugs included
- Accepts 2.5-inch-offset rear brake packages from AP, Baer, or Wilwood
- Satin black powdercoated finish provides a durable, clean appearance
- Housing-only configuration lets you select axle shafts and a center section to match your build
- Made in the USA
Fitment
- 1982 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1982 GMC S15 2WD
- 1983 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1983 GMC S15 2WD
- 1984 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1984 GMC S15 2WD
- 1985 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1985 GMC S15 2WD
- 1986 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1986 GMC S15 2WD
- 1987 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1987 GMC S15 2WD
- 1988 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1988 GMC S15 2WD
- 1989 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1989 GMC S15 2WD
- 1990 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1990 GMC S15 2WD
- 1991 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1991 GMC S15 2WD
- 1991 GMC Sonoma 2WD
- 1992 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1992 GMC S15 2WD
- 1992 GMC Sonoma 2WD
- 1993 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1993 GMC Sonoma 2WD
- 1994 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1994 GMC Sonoma 2WD
- 1995 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1995 GMC Sonoma 2WD
- 1996 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1996 GMC Sonoma 2WD
- 1997 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1997 GMC Sonoma 2WD
- 1998 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1998 GMC Sonoma 2WD
- 1999 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1999 GMC Sonoma 2WD
- 2000 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 2000 GMC Sonoma 2WD
- 2001 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 2001 GMC Sonoma 2WD
- 2002 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 2002 GMC Sonoma 2WD
- 2003 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 2003 GMC Sonoma 2WD
Fitment Note: Part number 071543DS is designed for 1982-2003 Chevrolet S10, GMC S15, and GMC Sonoma 2WD applications using the Detroit Speed QuadraLink rear suspension system. It is not compatible with Crew Cab trucks. This product includes the housing only. Axle shafts and the center section are sold separately.
FAQs
What is the difference between DSE 071543DS and 071043DS?
Both are Torino-flange Ford 9-inch QuadraLink housings for the same 1982-2003 S10, S15, and Sonoma 2WD applications. Part number 071543DS comes powdercoated satin black, while 071043DS is supplied in a bare finish.
Are the QuadraLink brackets already installed on 071543DS?
Yes. Detroit Speed TIG welds the QuadraLink brackets directly to the housing, providing the mounting geometry and bracket alignment required for the Detroit Speed QuadraLink rear suspension system.
Will DSE 071543DS fit a Crew Cab S10 or Sonoma?
No. Detroit Speed specifically states that 071543DS is not compatible with Crew Cab trucks.
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 S10, S15, or Sonoma, 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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