DSE Ford 9-Inch QuadraLink Narrowed Housing - C6 Floater - Satin Black - (1975 - 1981 Camaro / Firebird) - 073503DS
Build your second-generation Camaro or Firebird around a rear axle housing engineered for serious street, autocross, and track performance with the Detroit Speed Ford 9-inch QuadraLink Narrowed C6 Floater Housing. Part number 073503DS combines the proven strength and versatility of a Ford 9-inch housing with Detroit Speed's C6 full-floater design and application-specific QuadraLink suspension mounting. The floater configuration improves handling with predictable, consistent braking and tire contact while eliminating axle deflection, greatly reducing brake knockback, and increasing bearing life.
Detroit Speed constructs the 073503DS around a heavy-duty round-back housing with TIG-welded 3-inch axle tubes featuring .218-inch wall thickness. QuadraLink brackets are TIG welded directly to the housing, providing the correct foundation for the Detroit Speed QuadraLink rear suspension while reducing the fabrication required to prepare a generic housing. The C6 floater configuration allows ABS use, can be used 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, while the satin black powdercoat gives the housing a durable, finished appearance.
Specifications
- Part Number: 073503DS
- Product Type: Axle Housing
- Axle 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 Compatibility: 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 and Drain Plugs: Included
- Finish: Powdercoated Satin Black
- Made in USA: Yes
Features
- Narrowed Ford 9-inch housing engineered for Detroit Speed QuadraLink rear suspension applications
- C6 full-floater design engineered for street, autocross, and track performance
- Improves handling with predictable and consistent braking and tire contact
- Eliminates axle deflection
- Greatly reduces brake knockback for more consistent brake pedal feel
- Full-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 AP, Baer, and Wilwood aftermarket rear brake packages
- Axle vent plus fill and drain plugs included
- Durable satin black powdercoat finish
- Made in the USA
Fitment
- 1975 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1975 Pontiac Firebird
- 1976 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1976 Pontiac Firebird
- 1977 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1977 Pontiac Firebird
- 1978 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1978 Pontiac Firebird
- 1979 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1979 Pontiac Firebird
- 1980 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1980 Pontiac Firebird
- 1981 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1981 Pontiac Firebird
Fitment Note: Part number 073503DS is designed for 1975 - 1981 Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird applications using the Detroit Speed QuadraLink rear suspension system. Additional components are required to complete the rear axle assembly.
FAQs
What are the advantages of the C6 full-floater design on 073503DS?
The full-floater design eliminates axle deflection, greatly reduces brake knockback, and helps maintain predictable braking and consistent tire contact under demanding driving conditions. It also provides increased bearing life.
What rear brakes are compatible with DSE 073503DS?
Detroit Speed specifies compatibility with factory C6 rear brakes as well as compatible aftermarket rear brake packages from AP, Baer, and Wilwood. The housing also allows ABS use and can be configured with or without a parking brake.
Is DSE 073503DS set up for the QuadraLink suspension?
Yes. The QuadraLink suspension brackets are TIG welded directly to the housing, providing an application-specific foundation for the Detroit Speed QuadraLink rear suspension system.
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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