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Old 03-06-2010, 01:11 PM
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im trying to get around spending 100s on new brake line, does any one know of a truck or something that has about 3-4in longer brake lines. im tit on cash but when i was paying at work a friend spotted me and see that me brake lines where pulled really tit and it would only be a matter of time before they pop
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Is it the brake line or brake hose? If its the hose then ones from a 95 Wrangler are 3in longer and they are direct bolt on. The line is metal and the hose is rubber.
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it would be the hose, and thinks even with the 3 in lift i got play but im not liking it.
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it would be the hose, and thinks even with the 3 in lift i got play but im not liking it.
Go with the Wrangler one or get one for a 96 4x4 Dakota, they are 6in longer than stock XJs. Thats the one I went with. You'll still want longer so you can flex without worries
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yet, its not offten that i take my quick d's off but it will help me out i really dont need to bust a line, some of the road i haft to right down and pretty bad.

any suggest on the parking brake
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yet, its not offten that i take my quick d's off but it will help me out i really dont need to bust a line, some of the road i haft to right down and pretty bad.

any suggest on the parking brake
Dont know. Im trying to figure that one out too. Let me know if you do.
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the dokota bolts right up to right.

i would think a parking brake line for a 4 wrangle might work. or even a dakota might work idk im going to scot the local pick and pull and see what i can find. i know i should use new lines but right now i just dont have the 70 bucks to drop on any thing really
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well as of right now my parking brake does me know good, so i could take it off if i wanted to but im going to look in to it a bit more and see what i can find out.
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Originally Posted by shintastrife
the dokota bolts right up to right.

i would think a parking brake line for a 4 wrangle might work. or even a dakota might work idk im going to scot the local pick and pull and see what i can find. i know i should use new lines but right now i just dont have the 70 bucks to drop on any thing really
Yes , make sure its a hose for a 96 4x4 Dodge Dakota. Its a direct bolt on. I paid $26 for it in Ohio. I would'nt waste your time on one from the jy .I did and just found rusted junk.Check Auto Zone. PM me if you find out about the parking brake cables.
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just like i thought all the jeeps are not 4x4, and the few 4x4 out there did not not the nut i needed.

but did pick up my side mirrors, no brake lines well i get payed wed so i guess i will pick every thing up i need at one time at autozone
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I have heard that a yj brake line is longer and works for lifted cherokees. I will let you know as I will hopefully be doing it this weekend.
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Originally Posted by shintastrife
just like i thought all the jeeps are not 4x4, and the few 4x4 out there did not not the nut i needed.

but did pick up my side mirrors, no brake lines well i get payed wed so i guess i will pick every thing up i need at one time at autozone
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for longer front flex lines, get a set for a 95 gmc 1/2 ton 2 wheel drive.
for longer rear flex line, get one from a yj.
for longer parking brake cables, get 2 passenger side yj cables, but you have to modify the adjuster under the handle a bit. you have to make it a bit longer, but there are many write ups about it online.
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for longer front flex lines, get a set for a 95 gmc 1/2 ton 2 wheel drive.
for longer rear flex line, get one from a yj.
for longer parking brake cables, get 2 passenger side yj cables, but you have to modify the adjuster under the handle a bit. you have to make it a bit longer, but there are many write ups about it online.
Does this apply to a 93 zj also??
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i'm not sure, but can't see why not. as long as you have drum in the rear, it may work with disc, but no experience there. front should be the same tho. parking brake cable, you'd have to look into also.


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