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Old Oct 10, 2013 | 01:12 AM
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My 98 is on a rc 4.5 full leaf pack lift with 31's. I'm going to get new brake lines, I. Going to get new ones not pull some out of a jy. So, what are the best ones out there? And which ones are priced reasonably? I was looking at both skyjacker and crown, anyone have experience with both companies?
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Old Oct 10, 2013 | 02:58 AM
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I'm running crown, held up for 2 years and countin. The plastic red layer is breakin off on me now tho. They've got multiple layers tho.
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Old Oct 10, 2013 | 02:58 AM
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Ill get a pic for ya tomorrow mornin
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Old Oct 10, 2013 | 08:15 AM
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Go with the ones from Crown and don't look back.
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Old Oct 10, 2013 | 02:20 PM
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Cool, thanks rt. and is there anymore validation than just get the crowns? Haha
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Old Oct 10, 2013 | 02:56 PM
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I bought the Crowns too and will install them today...Hopefully my rusty flare nuts will cooperate! I have pretty much the same setup...98 with same lift but with 33's
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Old Oct 10, 2013 | 04:05 PM
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I was just about to ask about the same thing. I have a 98 with 4.5" RC lift and need to put on extended brake lines. Since everyone recommended crown I have a quick question.
I go to their website and their brake line packages come with 3 hoses. 2 front and 1 rear? Is there only 1 extension needed for rear brakes? You don't need 2 front and 2 rear?

Forgive me if this is stupid but I'm new to the XJ, just bought it 2 weeks ago and I'm working on getting it ready to pass inspection.
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Old Oct 10, 2013 | 04:16 PM
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No you only need one in the back. The hard line comes off the unibody rail and down to a block. That line that runs across the length of the axle.
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Old Oct 10, 2013 | 04:28 PM
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Any thoughts on Toxic brake lines? I see they are a vendor here.
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Old Oct 10, 2013 | 11:12 PM
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Also, it's not very hard to install right? Just put them on, then bleed the lines?
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Old Oct 10, 2013 | 11:23 PM
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I am running front lines from crown, and a Rubicon Express Rear line
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Old Oct 11, 2013 | 12:51 AM
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I bought two stainless braded lines from carquest for a chevy silverado.

19 bucks a piece.
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Old Oct 13, 2013 | 11:13 AM
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Also, is it absolutely necessary to run etended brake lines on my set up? 98 with 4.5 on 31's? I know with the relocated bracket it will be fine on the street, but what I'm wondering is when I stuff one of the front wheels will the other side just rip that brakeline right out of there.
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Old Oct 13, 2013 | 11:14 AM
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Yes you need new ones.

This is 3" and 30's.
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Old Oct 13, 2013 | 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by young33
Also, is it absolutely necessary to run etended brake lines on my set up? 98 with 4.5 on 31's? I know with the relocated bracket it will be fine on the street, but what I'm wondering is when I stuff one of the front wheels will the other side just rip that brakeline right out of there.
get extended ones and relocate....i made the mistake of wheeling when i finished my lift. no bump stops or sway bars. 4.5" of lift on stock tires and move the brake lines at all. i cracked my rear brake line form flexin. had to order a new brake line from summit and install it from the front of the jeep back to the rear axle, aint to much fun flaring brake lines, especially when ya flare it and forget to put the fitting on.. ya live and ya learn...


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