Originally Posted by Driver X

I installed the IRO brake lines that I picked up from another member. The fronts were a pain due to the rusted parts. Rear went on really easy. Only thing that held me back was the horseshoe spring clip on the rear brake line at the chassis mount. I didn't know the proper term for this part, but when I did the lift I had to remove this piece to lower the axle and give me slack in the brake line.

This piece was bent during removal so I tossed it, figuring I would be able to find another one later. Well, I went to a few different auto stores with no luck. I know they sold this in the "HELP!" aisle before as a pair. Nobody knew what the hell I was talking about. So I went to Napa and looked through their brake catalog page by page until I found it.





This is referred to as a "hose lock". And Napa has them in bulk, but you can buy individually as needed. Cost was $1.06 after tax for 2 of them.
I spent 3 hours yesterday looking for this damn piece! I didn't want to drive the Jeep anywhere until I had the rear brake line secured.

Once I installed that piece, I took it for the very first road test of 5 miles. And driveline vibrations are quite apparent. I don't have a TC drop or axle shims yet. New crossmember is arriving tomorrow (mine is rusting through), and I will determine the correct axle shim once I get my angle finder back this afternoon.

Can't wait to get this thing on the road! Hopefully next week it will be driven daily once again.