DSE Ford 9-Inch QuadraLink Housing - C6 Floater - Bare - 1982-1992 Camaro / Firebird - 073004DS
Build the rear of your 1982-1992 Chevrolet Camaro or Pontiac Firebird around a serious performance axle foundation with the Detroit Speed Ford 9-inch QuadraLink C6 Floater Housing. Part number 073004DS combines the strength and versatility of a Ford 9-inch housing with Detroit Speed's C6 full-floater design and application-specific QuadraLink mounting. Engineered for street, autocross, and track cars, the floater configuration eliminates axle deflection while helping deliver predictable braking and a consistent tire contact patch when your third-generation F-body is being pushed hard.
The C6 full-floater design also greatly reduces brake knockback caused when axle-end and brake-rotor deflection pushes the pads and caliper pistons away from the rotor. Detroit Speed builds 073004DS with a heavy-duty round-back housing and TIG-welded 3-inch axle tubes featuring .218-inch wall thickness, while the QuadraLink brackets are TIG welded directly to the housing. The design allows ABS use, can be configured with or without a parking brake, and accepts factory C6 rear brakes as well as compatible aftermarket rear brake packages from AP, Baer, or Wilwood. An axle vent plus fill and drain plugs are included, and the bare finish gives you the freedom to choose the final coating that best matches your build.
Specifications
- Part Number: 073004DS
- Product Type: Axle Housing
- Axle Style: Ford 9-Inch
- Carrier Style: Ford 9-Inch
- Suspension Style: QuadraLink
- Axle End Style: C6 Full Floater
- 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 full-floater housing for 1982-1992 Camaro and Firebird applications
- Designed for use with the Detroit Speed QuadraLink rear suspension system
- Full-floater configuration eliminates axle deflection
- Helps provide predictable and consistent braking during demanding driving
- Helps maintain a consistent tire contact patch during hard cornering and braking
- Greatly reduces brake knockback caused by axle-end and rotor deflection
- Floater design provides 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 you to select the final coating or finish for your build
- Made in the USA
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: Part number 073004DS is designed for 1982-1992 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 does the C6 full-floater design do on DSE 073004DS?
The full-floater configuration eliminates axle deflection and greatly reduces brake knockback, helping provide more predictable braking and consistent tire contact during demanding street, autocross, and track driving. Detroit Speed also lists increased bearing life as a benefit of the floater design.
What rear brakes can be used with DSE 073004DS?
Detroit Speed specifies compatibility with factory C6 rear brakes as well as aftermarket rear brake packages from AP, Baer, or Wilwood. The housing also allows ABS use and can be configured with or without a parking brake.
Is DSE 073004DS a complete rear axle assembly?
No. Part number 073004DS is the axle housing only. Additional axle, center section, brake, and related 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 put together the right combination. Email sales@beefcakeracing.com or call 1-855-827-7223 for assistance.
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