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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 08:01 PM
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Ok, now it's been awhile since I had to do one of these...
What all Xtra crap do I need for my 3" lift???
I can't remember for the life of me what all I took off, but I know my lift kit is intact, I'm mainly referring to the xtra stuff, like sway bar links? Brake line extender... What do I need immediately, and what can I wait to add-on later?

Here's the current stockpile:
FT Coils
HD Rear Leafs w/ AAL
Poly Bushings for new leafs
Leaf spring clips for AAL
extended locating bolts for leaf pack
New U-bolts and nylock nuts
New Shocks

And due to my u-joint debacle (which I'm in the middle of)
2 wheel bearings
6 wheel bearing bolts

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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 08:13 PM
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Sounds like you got a handle on it.
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 08:18 PM
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I was kinda worried about the brake extender for the back, and I know I have to get the TJ parking brake cables, but since I don't have a working one on there now, it can wait.. lol

Also the bump stops and such, and I never asked before, but what's the old hockey puck trick with those?

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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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I'm not sure the brake cables would be necessary for a 3 inch lift. You can get a TJ brake hose eliminate the risk of ripping the stock rubber hose during full flex.
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 08:25 PM
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So that's it then? Cuz after these wheel bearings I kinda wanna eliminate any surprises if I can... lol
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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I dont think you need the brake lines. I have 3.5" in the rear and dont have extensions or problems yet. My buddy runs 4.5" Y Link kit, and has stock brake lines haha
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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Oh, what about my front sway bar links? Not a problem or do I need extended ones? I lost my old ones (aftermarket) and my stock ones have seen better days...
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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You dont NEED them persay, but longer ones will be nice. I ran stock ones with 3" and didnt notice anything.
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 09:22 AM
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YJ rear brake line
for the front just straighten them a Little bit (brake line)
i ran the stock links till i got quick discos in

throw some PB blaster on your list
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 02:15 PM
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throw some PB blaster on your list
Or even better. Aero Kroil
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 02:26 PM
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I got quoted for a YJ brake line for 29 bucks at my local auto parts store. I have a RC extended one and its double the length of stock and it was only 32 bucks...oh and its steel braided
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by REWSTER
YJ rear brake line
for the front just straighten them a Little bit (brake line)
i ran the stock links till i got quick discos in

throw some PB blaster on your list

Did you get after market extended front brake lines after you got your disco's. If so what kind? that is my problem now, dont want to disco till i extend the front lines
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by warthog
Did you get after market extended front brake lines after you got your disco's. If so what kind? that is my problem now, dont want to disco till i extend the front lines
How much lift do you have? I have flexed out REALLY far while disco'd with 3" and have not had any problems


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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 03:14 PM
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I had to get longer hoses on front and rear, but then again I am sitting on a 6.5 lift.
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 03:22 PM
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I always try to do the overkill on my stuff,I put brake lines for up to 4inches of lift on mine and I'm at only 2 to 2.5 of lift. Thats just me though.
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