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    1. #1
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      Coilover Compatability with DSE Control Arms

      I just purchased some Detroit Speed upper and lower control arms for my 1972 Camaro. I’m not interested in running the Koni shocks or JRI coil overs that DSE offers in their kits.

      My question is, will any manufacturers coilovers work with these arms? I would like to run Viking double adjustables if they are compatible. I may call DSE directly but like another thread i read, DSE is going to suggest I run one of the products they sell and not a competitor’s product with their arms.



      Thanks for any insight!


      Jim
      Jim

      1972 Chevrolet Camaro R/S


    2. #2
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      So long as they have compatible mounts then you can run anything you want.

      Don
      1969 Camaro - LSA 6L90E AME sub/IRS
      1957 Buick Estate Wagon
      1959 El Camino - Ironworks frame
      1956 Cameo - full C5 suspension/drivetrain
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    3. #3
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      Number One, check with DSE

      Number Two, pictures would help, but if the Lower Arm has the holes for a T-Bracket, then a ViKing should fit

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      I only see a stock spring pocket on these. Not sure how the dse coil overs mount.

      https://www.detroitspeed.com/tubular...-pocket-031204
      1971 Camaro - 406 / T56
      2016 Camaro SS convertible
      2018 Colorado 4x4

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      Also unclear how the DSE coil over mounts but says here they work on any 2nd gen and don’t require the DSE arms. that may also be the case with the Viking setup.

      https://www.detroitspeed.com/front-c...-sbc-ls-030313
      1971 Camaro - 406 / T56
      2016 Camaro SS convertible
      2018 Colorado 4x4

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      Thanks for all the replies.

      I emailed Viking and they said the same thing. It should work as long as the lower control arm has a T-Bar mount on the lower shock mount. Attached is a photo of the DSE lower control arm.
      Jim

      1972 Chevrolet Camaro R/S

    7. #7
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      Looks like such a mount. Let us know when you get it installed. I have these arms too on my 71 and want to keep track of my options for coil overs down the road.
      1971 Camaro - 406 / T56
      2016 Camaro SS convertible
      2018 Colorado 4x4

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      the ViKing is going to attach at the Bottom with a T-Bracket, it will work


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      Did you get some installed yet ? Any update on how that went ?
      1971 Camaro - 406 / T56
      2016 Camaro SS convertible
      2018 Colorado 4x4



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