anyone have a DSE Front suspension speed kit

[redfire69]

I have not installed them, but kit 2 and 3 are not bolt in. You'll need to cutoff the factory top shock mounts and weld in the new units using the alignment jig supplied. Hope this helps.

[slenning]

I have a Speed Kit 3 in my 69. Wasn't too bad to install, just take your time cutting. It rides and handles real well. But I am seriously thinking of replacing mine with a full DSE subframe real soon. I track mine and would really like to get bigger rubber on the front. A 245 tire is about all you can do on the stock subframe.
Heres a pic showing everything fit prior to welding. You can see the upper control arm plate bolted to the jig that you get with the kit. It bolts into the motor mount stand holes.


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Heres one all done in primer


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[Vegas69]

Steve, you lose quite a bit of turning radius with the DSE sub in comparison to stock. You may be able to run more camber and run some steering stops to run a 275. JMO

[Ron Fox]

Originally Posted by Vegas69

Steve, you lose quite a bit of turning radius with the DSE sub in comparison to stock.

Why is this Todd? Does this cause any driving problems in general?

Thanks.

[Vegas69]

It has the turning radius similar to a full size truck. It's tricky on tight autocrosses.(which I hate anyway) It's due to the increased front tire width.

[Ron Fox]

Originally Posted by Vegas69

It has the turning radius similar to a full size truck. It's tricky on tight autocrosses.(which I hate anyway) It's due to the increased front tire width.

Is this with the largest size tire...275 or larger?

[Vegas69]

Any tire, it's the rack and steering arm.

[HotRod68Camaro]

Originally Posted by Vegas69

It has the turning radius similar to a full size truck. It's tricky on tight autocrosses.(which I hate anyway) It's due to the increased front tire width.

Todd, your talking about their entire aftermarket rack? Any idea if this is the same for the other subs like AM and Speedtech?

[johnny68]

[QUOTE=slenning;330337]I have a Speed Kit 3 in my 69. Wasn't too bad to install, just take your time cutting. It rides and handles real well. But I am seriously thinking of replacing mine with a full DSE subframe real soon. I track mine and would really like to get bigger rubber on the front. A 245 tire is about all you can do on the stock subframe.

Carl Casinova runs a 275 front tire with a stock subframe his site is below
john
http://www.geocities.com/casanoc/

[Bmf5150]

How is the ridetech front end versus the DSE ??