DSE Ford 9-Inch QuadraLink Housing - C6 Floater - Bare - (1982 - 2003 S10 / S15 / Sonoma 2WD) - 073043DS
Build your 1982 - 2003 Chevrolet S10, GMC S15, or GMC Sonoma 2WD around a rear axle engineered for serious performance with the Detroit Speed Ford 9-inch QuadraLink C6 Floater Housing. Part number 073043DS combines the strength and versatility of a Ford 9-inch housing with Detroit Speed's full-floater design and application-specific QuadraLink suspension mounting. By isolating braking forces from the axle shaft, the floater configuration eliminates axle deflection and brake knockback, helping deliver predictable braking, consistent pedal feel, and improved tire contact under load.
Detroit Speed builds the 073043DS with a heavy-duty round-back housing and TIG-welded 3-inch axle tubes featuring .218-inch wall thickness. The QuadraLink brackets are precision TIG welded directly to the housing, giving S-Series builders a purpose-built foundation for the Detroit Speed QuadraLink rear suspension without starting with a generic housing. The floater configuration supports factory C6 rear brakes plus aftermarket systems from AP, Baer, and Wilwood, accommodates ABS, and can be used with or without a parking brake. An integrated axle vent plus fill and drain plugs complete the housing, while the bare finish allows you to select the final coating for your build.
Specifications
- Part Number: 073043DS
- Product Type: Axle Housing
- Axle Style: Ford 9-Inch
- Suspension Style: QuadraLink
- Axle End Style: 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 Compatible: 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
- Axle Vent: Included
- Fill Plug: Included
- Drain Plug: Included
- Finish: Bare
- Axle Shafts: Not Included
- Center Section: Not Included
- Quantity: One Housing
- Made in USA: Yes
Features
- Purpose-built full-floater Ford 9-inch housing for high-performance S10, S15, and Sonoma builds
- Designed specifically for the Detroit Speed QuadraLink rear suspension system
- Floater design eliminates axle deflection and brake knockback
- Helps deliver more predictable and consistent braking under demanding conditions
- Improves tire contact under load
- Isolates braking forces from the axle shaft for consistent pedal feel
- Floater configuration improves 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
- Supports factory C6 rear brakes
- Compatible with AP, Baer, and Wilwood aftermarket rear brake systems
- ABS compatible
- Can be configured with or without a parking brake
- Integrated axle vent
- Fill and drain plugs included
- Bare finish allows you to select the final coating for your build
- Made in the USA
Fitment
- 1982 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1983 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1984 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1985 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1986 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1987 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1988 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1989 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1990 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1991 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1992 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1993 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1994 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1995 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1996 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1997 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1998 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1999 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 2000 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 2001 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 2002 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 2003 Chevrolet S10 2WD
- 1982 - 2003 GMC S15 / Sonoma 2WD
Fitment Note: Part number 073043DS fits 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 does the floater design on DSE 073043DS accomplish?
The full-floater design isolates braking forces from the axle shaft, eliminating axle deflection and brake knockback. This helps maintain predictable braking, consistent pedal feel, and improved tire contact under demanding driving conditions.
What brakes are compatible with DSE 073043DS?
Detroit Speed specifies compatibility with factory C6 rear brakes as well as aftermarket brake systems from AP, Baer, and Wilwood. The housing also supports ABS and can be configured with or without a parking brake.
Will DSE 073043DS fit a Crew Cab S10 or Sonoma?
No. Detroit Speed specifically states that part number 073043DS 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 C6 Floater QuadraLink housing with the correct axle components, center section, brakes, or supporting suspension parts 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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