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Old 10-24-2008, 04:24 PM
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I'm going for the RC 3in so what needs to be changed (brake lines) and does the T-case need to be dropped ETC...Tj
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You may need a new rear brake flex line, but the front hard lines can be relocated further down. This will allow you to retain the stock lines. If you want to keep the hard lines where they are then you can use some YJ brake lines to replace your OEM flex lines.

Your 94 is a year that you will have to just try and see if you will need the T/C drop or even a SYE kit.
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OK thanks Blue I'll probably get it in a few weeks and post my results. As always Thank You all for your help...Tj
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OK thanks Blue I'll probably get it in a few weeks and post my results. As always Thank You all for your help...Tj
Thats what I'm here for. Glad if it helped any at all.
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before I put on my 3" RC I called them to see if needed to do anything else and they said no, it's on and so far I have had no vib's or break line popping off, I flexed all four corners when I put on on my quick dic's and ever thing looked good.
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before I put on my 3" RC I called them to see if needed to do anything else and they said no, it's on and so far I have had no vib's or break line popping off, I flexed all four corners when I put on on my quick dic's and ever thing looked good.
If you didnt do the rear I would do it soon before you crash and die when it does fail or worse kill someone else. You will be putting stress on it for every bump you take. You can get away with not changing the fronts but not changing the rear is dangerous IMO.

They are what 35 bucks through RC for piece of mind. I would upgrade.
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I just went out and jacked up the drivers side so I could tell Stryker how full of crap he was about crash and die. well before I got the rear tire off the ground that flex line was tighter then a banjo string. I wont be driving it till thats replaced. why would RC tell me I dont need anything else with a 3" lift? all I have to say is thank you Stryker and Blue for making me look at that, I will NEVER question you guys again. my apology and now I bow and hang my head in shame

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I just went out and jacked up the drivers side so I could tell Stryker how full of crap he was about crash and die. well before I got the rear tire off the ground that flex line was tighter then a banjo string. I wont be driving it till thats replaced. why would RC tell me I dont need anything else with a 3" lift? all I have to say is thank you Stryker and Blue for making me look at that, I will NEVER question you guys again. my apology and now I bow and hang my head in shame
Hey no problem that is what we are here for.
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I'm glad I started this post, thanks guys...Tj
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Me to, I'am afraid to think what would have become of my XJ when my break line failed due to bad info from some dumb ***** tech guy
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Me to, I'am afraid to think what would have become of my XJ when my break line failed due to bad info from some dumb ***** tech guy
dephep,
Just glad you figured it out in time to keep yourself and others safe.
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It's one of the BIG reasons their kits are so much cheaper...

YJ stock lines on the front are cheaper than getting lines from one of the lift companies and work great....
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Just glad you figured it out in time to keep yourself and others safe.
I diidnt figure out squat, you and stryker did and thank you both..
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Originally Posted by dephep
I diidnt figure out squat, you and stryker did and thank you both..
Can you plz let me know what brake line you used (what year YJ.) so I can get one ahead of time, Thanks ...Tj

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Originally Posted by TrekkerJmm
Can you plz let me know what brake line you used (what year YJ.) so I can get one ahead of time, Thanks ...Tj
I used the matching year for my XJ... so in my case 1990.


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