DSE Ford 9-Inch QuadraLink Narrowed Housing - C6 Floater - Bare - 1970-1974 Camaro / Firebird - 073002DS
Build the rear of your 1970-1974 Chevrolet Camaro or Pontiac Firebird around a serious performance foundation with the Detroit Speed Ford 9-inch QuadraLink Narrowed C6 Floater Housing. Part number 073002DS combines a heavy-duty Ford 9-inch housing with Detroit Speed's C6 full-floater configuration and application-specific mounting for the QuadraLink rear suspension system. Designed for demanding street, autocross, and track use, the floater arrangement improves handling consistency by eliminating axle deflection while helping maintain predictable braking and tire contact during hard cornering and braking.
The C6 floater design also greatly reduces brake knockback, a problem that can occur when axle-end and rotor deflection pushes the brake pads and caliper pistons away from the rotor. Detroit Speed builds the 073002DS housing with heavy-duty round-back construction, TIG-welded 3-inch axle tubes with .218-inch wall thickness, and TIG-welded QuadraLink brackets. The design allows ABS use, can be configured with or without a parking brake, and accepts factory C6 rear brakes along with compatible aftermarket rear brake packages from AP, Baer, or Wilwood. An axle vent plus fill and drain plugs are included, and the housing is supplied bare for builders who want to choose their own final finish.
Specifications
- Part Number: 073002DS
- Product Type: Rear Axle Housing
- Axle Style: Ford 9-Inch
- Suspension Style: QuadraLink
- Axle End Style: C6 Floater
- Housing Configuration: Narrowed
- Housing Design: Heavy-Duty Round Back
- Axle Tube Diameter: 3 Inches
- Axle Tube Wall Thickness: .218 Inch
- Axle Tubes: TIG Welded
- QuadraLink Brackets: TIG Welded
- ABS Capability: Yes
- Parking Brake Compatibility: Can Be Used With or Without a Parking Brake
- Factory Brake Compatibility: C6 Rear Brakes
- Aftermarket Brake Compatibility: AP, Baer or Wilwood Rear Brake Packages
- Axle Vent: Included
- Fill Plug: Included
- Drain Plug: Included
- Finish: Bare
- Quantity: One Housing
- Made in USA: Yes
Features
- Purpose-built Ford 9-inch C6 floater housing for 1970-1974 Camaro and Firebird applications
- Designed for use with the Detroit Speed QuadraLink rear suspension system
- Full-floater design eliminates axle deflection for improved handling consistency
- Helps provide predictable and consistent braking and tire contact during demanding driving
- Greatly reduces brake knockback caused by axle-end and rotor deflection
- Floater configuration offers increased bearing life
- Heavy-duty round-back housing construction
- TIG-welded 3-inch axle tubes with .218-inch wall thickness
- QuadraLink suspension brackets TIG welded directly to the housing
- Allows use of ABS
- Can be configured with or without a parking brake
- Accepts factory C6 rear brakes
- Compatible with aftermarket rear brake packages from AP, Baer, or Wilwood
- Integrated axle vent
- Fill and drain plugs included
- Bare finish allows the builder to select the desired final coating or finish
- Made in the USA
Fitment
- 1970 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1970 Pontiac Firebird
- 1971 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1971 Pontiac Firebird
- 1972 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1972 Pontiac Firebird
- 1973 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1973 Pontiac Firebird
- 1974 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1974 Pontiac Firebird
Fitment Note: Part number 073002DS is designed for 1970-1974 Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird applications using the Detroit Speed QuadraLink rear suspension system. This product is the axle housing only. Additional components are required to complete the rear axle assembly.
FAQs
What is the advantage of the C6 floater design on DSE 073002DS?
The floater configuration eliminates axle deflection and greatly reduces brake knockback, helping provide more predictable braking and tire contact during demanding street, autocross, and track driving. Detroit Speed also lists increased bearing life as a benefit of the design.
What rear brakes are compatible with DSE 073002DS?
Detroit Speed specifies compatibility with factory C6 rear brakes as well as aftermarket rear brake packages from AP, Baer, or Wilwood. The design also allows ABS use and can be configured with or without a parking brake.
Is DSE 073002DS a complete rear axle assembly?
No. Part number 073002DS is the axle housing only. Additional axle and drivetrain components are required to complete the rear axle assembly.
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 C6 Floater QuadraLink housing with the correct axle components, center section, brakes, or supporting suspension parts for your Camaro or Firebird, our experienced team can help you build the right combination. Email sales@beefcakeracing.com or call 1-855-827-7223 for assistance.
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