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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 02:34 PM
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I'm hoping to get rid of (or reduce) the spongy feel of the brakes in the JK. I think I need more length for additional articulation w/o stretching the lines. So, I'm looking at after market brake lines to go with the 2 1/2 Treaflex spring lift. Looking around, there seems to be a few different vendors available (with the corresponding spread in prices). So I'm wondering, what IS the difference between vendors? Is buying a less expensive brand just as good as buying a more expensive brand? I can't believe they get $100 plus for 2 brake lines that are 24 inches long. My first thought is that really isn't a difference and go with the least expensive vender.
Any recommendations or advice here?
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 03:00 PM
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I would go with the Crown extended lines. Good quality, inexpensive, and come in different colors
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 03:07 PM
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What he said^^^^^. No reason to look any where else


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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 04:22 PM
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Thanks! I had a feeling that would be the answer.
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryan0260
I would go with the Crown extended lines. Good quality, inexpensive, and come in different colors
Yup! I have a similar setup and just order these an hour ago from Northridge 4x4
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by igotTOYZandaWIFE

Yup! I have a similar setup and just order these an hour ago from Northridge 4x4
Yeah they have them for a good price
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Old Mar 1, 2013 | 11:57 AM
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Northridge seems to have the crown lines at 6" over stock length. Any problems running the extra length with a 2 1/2 inch lift?
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Old Mar 1, 2013 | 01:14 PM
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Do you think these will help with the "spongy" feel? Anyone with experience?
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Old Mar 1, 2013 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Mschneid
Do you think these will help with the "spongy" feel? Anyone with experience?
Yes they do. They don't expand like rubber when under pressure.
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Old Mar 1, 2013 | 02:35 PM
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I have the crown on mine, they are affordable & do make the pedal feel firmer. You can't go wrong with them. You need to really get the crush washer bolts tight or they will leak. The copper washer is harder that the soft stock ones.
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