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Old 08-14-2016, 09:04 PM
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So while replacing my calipers I decided to install extended brake lines before I lift. Just went for a spin around the block and during a u turn I heard a strange sound. After inspecting it, turns out I rub the new line on a sharp left turn. Anyone else have this problem and find a way to fix it?
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Cart before horse?

Use a ziptie or other to pull the slack back toward the chassis...........spring maybe?
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Pretty much. And the house ain't coming for a while... I just had them from my last jeep I think and figured I'd throw them on.

I think I'm going to put some rubber over it and try and use some creativity to keep it away from the tire... What about the shock?
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Originally Posted by rklettke
Pretty much. And the house ain't coming for a while... I just had them from my last jeep I think and figured I'd throw them on.

I think I'm going to put some rubber over it and try and use some creativity to keep it away from the tire... What about the shock?
even though I am lifted, I still want to keep my brake lines safe, so I just grabbed a couple springs that are used with the emergency cables. Work great.

Here is what I am talking about.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=...71353572228661
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yess springs work awesome for this. I had springs but they decided to jump ship after a few hard wheeling sesh's. Now I just loosely zip tie them so they bend inboard away from danger.
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I zip tied mine loosely to the shock with rubber hose around the portion of the brakeline that would be rubbing against the shock
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Originally Posted by dcollins3208
I zip tied mine loosely to the shock with rubber hose around the portion of the brakeline that would be rubbing against the shock
X2, the shock is a better choice being the body of the shock doesn't move
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