I just put my 2 door at about 6 inches of lift and the e brake cables won't reach. Is the common/easiest fix to this problem to just cut and extend the rod where the 2 cables attach to the e brake handle?

thanks

 

That tells you that you lifted it too high.


Yes, that will work. Either that or find some longer cables. Seems I've seen people using XJ cables.

 

I dont think they are gonna like this thread in this section (im also guilty). Might get some better answers in Advanced Cherokee tech

 

I have an xj and those cables won't fit. And yeah it probably doesn't belong here, sorry mods.
anyone know a truck that has longer cables that would work?

 

Moved to Advanced Tech.

You can get cable connectors and just lengthen your cable. I have several in the garage, I could get a pic later..

 

get two 91 to 95 yj cables passenger sides there longer works great

 

i just cut mine off... and forgot about it, haha no worries its not my DD

 

Depending on the year, if the junction is mounted to the frame rail, move it back. I've done that on a few lifts I've done at work. No problems.

 

this^

however, you may need to mod the adjuster rod a bit to get proper tension.
there are many easy ways to lengthen it.

 

Same here but mines a 5spd so I need something. I installed a Micro Lock. It uses the pressure from holding the pedal hard and flipping a lever and brakes are now applied through juice pressure till you flip it open.
I like it. I set it up to hold the front wheels. Not recommended for over night parking though.

 

http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/brakes/xjhoseext02/

that'll get you set up with proper length lines for brake and e-brake using YJ lines with part numbers

 

thanks for that link I'll fix it this weekend