DSE Ford 9-Inch QuadraLink Housing - C6 Floater - Satin Black - (1973 - 1987 C10 / C15) - 073542DS
Upgrade your 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet C10 or GMC C15 platform truck with a rear axle housing engineered specifically for the Detroit Speed QuadraLink suspension system. Part number 073542DS combines Ford 9-inch architecture with C6 full-floater ends and application-specific QuadraLink mounting, giving performance truck builders a purpose-built foundation while saving fabrication time. Detroit Speed widens the track width to allow the wheel and tire to be centered with a 0-inch-offset wheel, making this housing an excellent starting point for a serious Pro Touring, autocross, track, or high-performance street build.
The 073542DS features TIG-welded 3-inch axle tubes with .218-inch wall thickness and TIG-welded QuadraLink brackets for a strong, performance-focused assembly. Its C6 full-floater configuration allows the use of ABS and accepts factory C6 rear brakes along with compatible aftermarket brake packages from Baer or Wilwood. The housing works with either a Ford 9-inch center section or Detroit Speed FN988, giving you flexibility when selecting the drivetrain combination for your build. An axle vent plus fill and drain plugs are included, while the satin black powdercoat provides a durable, finished appearance.
Specifications
- Part Number: 073542DS
- Product Type: Axle Housing
- Axle Style: Ford 9-Inch
- Carrier Style: FN988 or Ford 9-Inch
- Suspension Style: QuadraLink
- Axle End Style: C6 Full Floater
- Axle Tube Diameter: 3 Inches
- Axle Tube Wall Thickness: .218 Inch
- Axle Tubes: TIG Welded
- QuadraLink Brackets: TIG Welded
- Track Width: Widened to Center Wheel and Tire With a 0-Inch-Offset Wheel
- ABS Compatibility: Yes
- Factory Brake Compatibility: C6 Rear Brakes
- Aftermarket Brake Compatibility: Baer or Wilwood Rear Brake Packages
- Axle Vent: Included
- Fill and Drain Plugs: Included
- Finish: Powdercoated Satin Black
- Made in USA: Yes
Features
- Ford 9-inch C6 full-floater housing engineered for the Detroit Speed QuadraLink rear suspension system
- Application-specific design saves fabrication time when upgrading the rear axle
- Track width widened to center the wheel and tire with a 0-inch-offset wheel
- TIG-welded 3-inch axle tubes with .218-inch wall thickness
- QuadraLink suspension brackets TIG welded directly to the housing
- C6 full-floater configuration allows the use of ABS
- Accepts factory C6 rear brakes
- Compatible with Baer and Wilwood aftermarket rear brake packages
- Compatible with Ford 9-inch or Detroit Speed FN988 center sections
- Axle vent included
- Fill and drain plugs included
- Durable satin black powdercoat finish
- Made in the USA
Fitment
- 1973 Chevrolet C10
- 1973 GMC C15 / C1500
- 1974 Chevrolet C10
- 1974 GMC C15 / C1500
- 1975 Chevrolet C10
- 1975 GMC C15 / C1500
- 1976 Chevrolet C10
- 1976 GMC C15 / C1500
- 1977 Chevrolet C10
- 1977 GMC C15 / C1500
- 1978 Chevrolet C10
- 1978 GMC C15 / C1500
- 1979 Chevrolet C10
- 1979 GMC C1500
- 1980 Chevrolet C10
- 1980 GMC C1500
- 1981 Chevrolet C10
- 1981 GMC C1500
- 1982 Chevrolet C10
- 1982 GMC C1500
- 1983 Chevrolet C10
- 1983 GMC C1500
- 1984 Chevrolet C10
- 1984 GMC C1500
- 1985 Chevrolet C10
- 1985 GMC C1500
- 1986 Chevrolet C10
- 1986 GMC C1500
- 1987 Chevrolet R10
- 1987 GMC R1500
Fitment Note: Part number 073542DS is designed for 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet and GMC 2WD truck applications using the Detroit Speed QuadraLink rear suspension system. GM changed the C-series designation to R-series for the 1987 model year. Detroit Speed widens the track width to allow the wheel and tire to be centered when using a 0-inch-offset wheel. Additional components are required to complete the rear axle assembly.
FAQs
What center sections are compatible with DSE 073542DS?
Detroit Speed specifies compatibility with both its FN988 center section and a conventional Ford 9-inch center section, giving builders flexibility when configuring the drivetrain.
What rear brakes work with DSE 073542DS?
The C6 full-floater housing accepts factory C6 rear brakes as well as compatible aftermarket rear brake packages from Baer or Wilwood. Detroit Speed also specifies that the floater housing allows the use of ABS.
Why does DSE use a widened track width on 073542DS?
Detroit Speed widens the track width to allow the wheel and tire to be centered when using a 0-inch-offset wheel.
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 truck, 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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