Securing extended brakes lines on shocks or other option?
09-28-2016, 10:26 AM
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Yeah. These guys are asking WAY to much for a bent coat hanger and some wire wrap. I think I'll make my own.
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09-29-2016, 06:50 AM
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I fabricated something for my setup and you could probably reproduce it for your situation as well. I'm running the Rock Krawler extended brake lines and after doing the 1ton axle swap, my hard lines had to be modified due to the new placement of the calipers.I think the entire "creation" cost $3 per side and the pieces are bought at Home Depot.
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09-29-2016, 08:10 AM
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This is actually a great question - We threw a 4.5" Synergy lift on in the driveway (it was a lot of work) and I noticed when we were flexing it out that the front brake lines were in dangerous proximity to the coils. At full bump, if the brake lines did get pinched, they'd be really pinched... I ended up deciding to remove the brake lines and wheel speed sensor wires at the top ends and route both of them behind the front shocks. With the Fox 2.0 Performance Series shocks, I'm not going to sip-tie anything together (other than the brake lines and sensor wires) so they're just kind of hanging out free in the breeze. When we flexed it out again though, and turned the wheels side-to-side, it didn't look like there would be any more problems.
On our last JK, we decided to re-use the factory brake line bracket and an extension bracket to extend it out. (pic attached). There are definitely a few good options, depending on what you're working with.
On our last JK, we decided to re-use the factory brake line bracket and an extension bracket to extend it out. (pic attached). There are definitely a few good options, depending on what you're working with.