1970 Chevelle Rear End & Suspension - Coilover

The lower link mounting brackets are mounted on both sides of the Strange rear.
The upper links are adjustable, and should initially be adjusted to the length of the stock upper control arm. Then, the upper DSE swivel links are bolted to the rear crossmember with supplied hardware from DSE.
The upper links are adjustable, and should initially be adjusted to the length of the stoc
The DSE lower link is bolted into the factory location, adjusted to stock lower control arm length. The lower link is not torqued down at this point, in anticipation of the DSE chassis brace to be installed.
The DSE lower link is bolted into the factory location, adjusted to stock lower control ar

Some GM A-bodies come equipped with chassis braces to triangulate the rear crossmember, framerail, and upper control mount. The DSE chassis brace kit provides that triangulation, but with a huge improvement over the flimsy OEM pieces. Best of all, the kit is easily installed on cars that did not come with them from the factory. The DSE braces offer greater strength and rigidity in reducing rear chassis deflection. Unlike the factory units, the DSE braces are adjustable for suspension tuning. Installation is a simple bolt on from the upper control arm mount to the rear crossmember. The nuts on the lower link are torqued to 110 lb-ft.
Some GM A-bodies come equipped with chassis braces to triangulate the rear crossmember, fr
Matt Duque and Jason Johns roll the Strange Engineering S-series rear on a floor jack and position it for attaching to the DSE upper and lower links.
Matt Duque and Jason Johns roll the Strange Engineering S-series rear on a floor jack and
With the rear in place, still resting on the floor jack, the DSE lower link is installed. Gentle taps with a rubber mallet drive the 1/2-inch 20x3.72 hex head bolts in position.
With the rear in place, still resting on the floor jack, the DSE lower link is installed.

The upper swivel link is attached to the differential housing.
The two factory upper shock mounting holes must be enlarged, plus an additional mounting hole is drilled for installation of the upper coilover bracket.
The two factory upper shock mounting holes must be enlarged, plus an additional mounting h
The upper coilover bracket is bolted in place.

Permatex ant-seize lubricant is applied to the DSE coilover threads, and the coilover adjusting nut is threaded onto the shock all the way to the bottom of the shock.
Permatex ant-seize lubricant is applied to the DSE coilover threads, and the coilover adju
For coilover assembly, first the supplied DSE thrust washer, then roller bearing, then thrust washer are installed. Next, the spring is installed onto the shock, and the collar is added to the shock housing to complete the coilover assembly.
For coilover assembly, first the supplied DSE thrust washer, then roller bearing, then thr
Newly drilled holes are tested for upper bracket clearance and fit. Quality and fit of the DSE parts are outstanding.
Newly drilled holes are tested for upper bracket clearance and fit. Quality and fit of the

Coilover assembly is fitted to the upper coilover mounting bracket, and taken to the chassis for installation.
Coilover assembly is fitted to the upper coilover mounting bracket, and taken to the chass
The DSE coilover is then bolted to the frame.
With the DSE coilover positioned properly, the bottom bracket mounting bolts are inserted and tightened.
With the DSE coilover positioned properly, the bottom bracket mounting bolts are inserted

Installation completed, the DSE chassis braces look trick, and the links are ready for adjustment.
Installation completed, the DSE chassis braces look trick, and the links are ready for adj
With the upper links installed to the Strange rear, suspension tuning will soon be the task at hand, as PAH3 will be dialed in for ultimate street performance.
With the upper links installed to the Strange rear, suspension tuning will soon be the tas
The DSE coilovers and swivel link rear suspension provide the Strange S-series 9-inch rear with the ability to effectively transfer horsepower to the ground.
The DSE coilovers and swivel link rear suspension provide the Strange S-series 9-inch rear