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Old 05-13-2011, 12:46 AM
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Whats up CF,

So i recently bought a 2'' pro-comp spacer & shackle kit.
I have a 3'' rough country Series II lift right now.
and im planning to add on this upcoming week.

i bought the following:

Tie rod bracket (To relocate it, so the axle doesn't shift)
Transfer Case drop, try to get away from a SYE
2'' Coil spacers & leaf shackles
and new stainless steel brake lines..
^^ but the thing is..
If i can get away without using these.. that'd be money back into
my pocket. or atleast the rear lines..

I want to know, if anyone has 5'' of lift & how they're ride is doing
if they have stock brake lines. i know you can unbolt the little clip in
the fender well to give it more. but is it safe? will i be able to fully flex?

I am going to URE next month, so i need to know what to do!?
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check this out it will answer all of your questions:

http://www.cherokeetech.com/VBull/sh...ed-brake-Lines




Over the counter Extended brake Lines
Okay so since we all lift our jeeps higher and we require extended brake lines, here are some over the counter brake lines which can be had for cheap (cheaper than stockers)


here is a stock front brake line: ($19.99)

Brake Hose
Part Number: BH38895

• UPC: 726964781266
• Hose Material: EPDM Rubber
• Gaskets Included: Yes
• Brake Hose Assembly Use Location: Driver Front
• Brake Line/Assembly Material: Stamped Steel
• End 1 Fitting Type/Size: Banjo - 0.375
• End 2 Fitting Type/Size: Female - 3/8-24
• Package Contents: Brake Hose, Gaskets
• Installation Hardware Included: No
• Brake Hose Assembly Length: 16.25"

here is a 1993 GMC c1500 with the V8 ($11.99)


Brake Hose
Part Number: BH38621

• UPC: 747730025476
• Hose Material: EPDM Rubber
• Gaskets Included: Yes
• Brake Hose Assembly Use Location: Passenger Front
• Brake Line/Assembly Material: Stamped Steel
• End 1 Fitting Type/Size: Banjo - 10 mm
• End 2 Fitting Type/Size: Female - 3/8-24
• Package Contents: Brake Hose, Gaskets
• Installation Hardware Included: No
• Brake Hose Assembly Length: 21"

and here is the rear:



stock ($14.99)

BrBrake Hose
Part Number: BH380038

• UPC: 726964781242
• Hose Material: EPDM Rubber
• Gaskets Included: No
• Brake Hose Assembly Use Location: Multi Location Use
• Brake Line/Assembly Material: No Bracket Required
• End 1 Fitting Type/Size: Junction - (2) 3/8-24
• End 2 Fitting Type/Size: Female - 3/8-24
• Package Contents: Brake Hose
• Installation Hardware Included: No
• Brake Hose Assembly Length: 13.25"

1994 Jeep Wrangler: ($15.99)

Brake Hose
Part Number: BH38845

• UPC: 726964913780
• Hose Material: EPDM Rubber
• Gaskets Included: No
• Brake Hose Assembly Use Location: Multi Location Use
• Brake Line/Assembly Material: No Bracket Required
• End 1 Fitting Type/Size: Junction - (2) 3/8-24
• End 2 Fitting Type/Size: Female - 3/8-24
• Package Contents: Brake Hose
• Installation Hardware Included: No
• Brake Hose Assembly Length: 16.375"
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yj brake lines will do the trick as long as you dont have any more flex than i do....


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Originally Posted by 96_xj
check this out it will answer all of your questions:

http://www.cherokeetech.com/VBull/sh...ed-brake-Lines

Thank you, i will look into this!
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Originally Posted by sandaddik2
yj brake lines will do the trick as long as you dont have any more flex than i do....



well im not sure how much flex you have, but i don't think it'll be that much. you said those a YJ lines?! how come they are so much longer?
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Someone told me JK lines were good for 5-6" of lift...not sure how true that is...
They were gonna go on the jeep we just sold but I got stainless ones instead..
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rustys 3.5" coils, daystart 2" pucks. 32x11.50 15 tires. Stock brake lines.

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Originally Posted by liftedjeepxj
rustys 3.5" coils, daystart 2" pucks. 32x11.50 15 tires. Stock brake lines.

well then, i should be able to get away with it..hahaha.
how did you manage to do so?
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Good thread. I'm moving from 3" to 5" ina similar way.
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
Good thread. I'm moving from 3" to 5" ina similar way.
thanks man,
let me know how you do!
I would like to see your jeep when it's all done.
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guys... Safety first here.

spend the $25 on BOTH front brake lines and be done with it
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Where'd ya get lines for 25? hahaha

i got stainless steal, and they cost me 100/:
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Originally Posted by Roughcherokee95
Where'd ya get lines for 25? hahaha

i got stainless steal, and they cost me 100/:
read my first post....

$11.99 per line then add tax.

they are just rubber lines. not SS.
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I think he is referring to the c1500 lines in the beginning of the thread
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Originally Posted by Roughcherokee95
thanks man,
let me know how you do!
I would like to see your jeep when it's all done.
Will do. May be a month or so as I'm wanting to move to adjustable control arms when I do so.
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