young33

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?

rtralabama

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.

rtralabama

Ill get a pic for ya tomorrow mornin

RkyMtnH

Go with the ones from Crown and don't look back.

young33

Cool, thanks rt. and is there anymore validation than just get the crowns? Haha

MINI XJ

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

ch45x7

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.

94XjSport94

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.

ch45x7

Any thoughts on Toxic brake lines? I see they are a vendor here.

young33

Also, it's not very hard to install right? Just put them on, then bleed the lines?

Tom95YJ

I am running front lines from crown, and a Rubicon Express Rear line

holycaveman

I bought two stainless braded lines from carquest for a chevy silverado.

19 bucks a piece.

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.

94XjSport94

Yes you need new ones.

This is 3" and 30's.

rtralabama

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...