DSE Ford 9-Inch QuadraLink Housing - C6 Floater - Satin Black - (1982 - 2003 S10 / S15 / Sonoma 2WD) - 073543DS
Build your 1982 - 2003 Chevrolet S10, GMC S15, or GMC Sonoma 2WD around a rear axle housing designed for serious performance with the Detroit Speed Ford 9-inch QuadraLink C6 Floater Housing. Part number 073543DS combines Ford 9-inch architecture with Detroit Speed's full-floater design and application-specific QuadraLink suspension mounting, creating a purpose-built rear axle foundation for high-performance S-Series builds. The floater configuration is designed to eliminate axle deflection, greatly reduce brake knockback, and improve bearing life while helping maintain predictable braking and consistent tire contact during demanding street, autocross, and track driving.
Detroit Speed builds the 073543DS with a heavy-duty round-back housing and TIG-welded 3-inch axle tubes featuring .218-inch wall thickness. The QuadraLink brackets are TIG welded directly to the housing, reducing the fabrication required to adapt a generic housing to the Detroit Speed suspension system. The 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 provides a durable, finished appearance.
Specifications
- Part Number: 073543DS
- 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
- Product Includes: Axle Housing Only
- Made in USA: Yes
Features
- Ford 9-inch full-floater housing engineered for 1982 - 2003 S-Series 2WD applications
- Designed specifically for the Detroit Speed QuadraLink rear suspension system
- Full-floater design eliminates axle deflection
- Greatly reduces brake knockback for more consistent braking performance
- Helps maintain predictable braking and consistent tire contact under demanding conditions
- 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 the use of ABS
- Can be used 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
- 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 073543DS fits 1982 - 2003 Chevrolet S10, GMC S15, and GMC Sonoma 2WD applications using the Detroit Speed QuadraLink rear suspension system. This housing is not intended for Crew Cab applications. Additional components are required to complete the rear axle assembly.
FAQs
What is the advantage of the full-floater design on DSE 073543DS?
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 073543DS?
The housing accepts factory C6 rear brakes as well as compatible aftermarket rear brake packages from AP, Baer, and Wilwood. The floater configuration also allows ABS use and can be configured with or without a parking brake.
Does DSE 073543DS fit Crew Cab S10 or Sonoma trucks?
No. This housing is intended for 1982 - 2003 S10, S15, and Sonoma 2WD applications and 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 build the right combination. Email sales@beefcakeracing.com or call 1-855-827-7223 for assistance.
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