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Old Jan 27, 2016 | 04:10 PM
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Default Extended Brake Lines for a 4.5" lift

Does anyone know of some cheap but good extended brake lines for a Cherokee with a 4.5" lift.
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Old Jan 27, 2016 | 04:12 PM
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Crown makes a set. I think about $100 for the set.
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Old Jan 27, 2016 | 04:27 PM
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I know everyone is against RC, but some of their stuff is ok, including their brake lines. I remember reading somewhere that all pre made lines really only come from a few factories. So those RC, Crown, Rustys, whatever, are really all the same just rebranded. Don't know how true it actually is. To get quality lines I believe you're only option is custom made from a place that can cut lengths.

With that said I've run RC fronts and rear on 2 XJ's and my brother has them on his. No issues with them, and the warranty is good, I've never had a prob with them.

As long as their DOT approved I think the only difference is going to be warranty.
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Old Jan 27, 2016 | 11:21 PM
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Stock YJ lines.

Rock Auto has them for pretty cheap, just search for a '95 Wrangler. I'm running them with RE 4.5 springs and haven't had a single issue.

I actually prefer the stock style rubber over the aftermarket "braided" lines. Most of the ones I've handled have been complete crap.
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Old Jan 28, 2016 | 12:54 AM
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Straighten factory hard line in the front and use YJ lines. Probably cost you 20$ for the pair at your local parts store.
For what it's worth I have an RC SS rear braided line in my XJ for about 7 years. Got it for a good price, as they were a vendor on NAXJA.

A rear dakota line is good for up to about 6 inch lift.
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Old Jan 28, 2016 | 10:06 AM
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I have the Crown extended lines on mine.
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Old Jan 28, 2016 | 11:20 AM
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For up to about 4.5" of lift you can use stock YJ lines as a direct swap.

For up to about 6" of lift you can use the YJ lines in the front and straighten the hard line, and a Dakota line in the rear.
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Old Jan 28, 2016 | 01:31 PM
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What about 4.5" lift and a 3 link?
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Old Jan 28, 2016 | 09:40 PM
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Gmc 2wd 1500 fronts and yj or dakota for the rear.
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Old Jan 29, 2016 | 05:44 PM
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I just bought the rc ones
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