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2.5" lift question

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Old Nov 23, 2014 | 06:26 PM
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I just finish with a Rubicon Express 2.5" lift with fox racing shox. My question is do you need to have brake line extension in the front like you do in the back or is the stock location ok
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Old Nov 23, 2014 | 09:18 PM
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It'd be a good idea to remove the bracket and just zip tie the lines to the shocks. It's pretty common with 2.5" kits. Apparently 2012+ Jeeps have longer front brake lines than 2011- Jeeps.

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Hard to see in the pic but the bracket is below the spring perch that's usually removed.
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Old Nov 24, 2014 | 02:43 PM
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Thanks for the info
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Old Nov 24, 2014 | 05:53 PM
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I've installed the same kit myself. I have a 2012 JK. I have noticed that if my suspension is fully extended, the brake lines seem to be a bit tight. Longer rubber lines would be advised, especially if you plan on doing any flexing of your suspension.
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Old Nov 24, 2014 | 06:01 PM
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I have a 2011 which has the new style brake lines. I unbolted mine from the axle until I got brake lines. I got crown performance and they were longer but still bolted to the axle. I ended up just taking the bracket off after I noticed it was hanging on the bracket and tore a big chunk of the coating off the outside of the brake lines. If I did it again I'd get the ones without the bracket.
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