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Extended rear brake lines on OME 2" lift

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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 07:26 PM
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Default Extended rear brake lines on OME 2" lift

Folks, what are you using for those that have 2" lifts. I see most of whats offered in extended brake lines advertise 'from 3" - 6"' lift etc. I don't want to install something that's too long for what I have (OME HD coils - 2DR, got about 3" lift out of it).

Currently have brake line extension brackets but when the rear tire is tucked, the sway bar plows into the hard line -- something about this just isn't giving me warm and fuzzys so I'm thinking about going to extended lines and want to see what y'all are running with.

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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 10:57 PM
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It's not just te size of the lift you need to look at. OME make their standard shocks for a 2" lift where u do not need longer brake lines, they also make LT shocks where u will need longer brake lines, and they Los do a mid travel set for the front. I believe Crown make brake lies in different lengths.
One issue is that most re brake lines are 26 or 27" long, which is about right for a LT shock, but a little long for a 2" lift.
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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by SWRUBI
Folks, what are you using for those that have 2" lifts. I see most of whats offered in extended brake lines advertise 'from 3" - 6"' lift etc. I don't want to install something that's too long for what I have (OME HD coils - 2DR, got about 3" lift out of it).

Currently have brake line extension brackets but when the rear tire is tucked, the sway bar plows into the hard line -- something about this just isn't giving me warm and fuzzys so I'm thinking about going to extended lines and want to see what y'all are running with.

TIA.
I have the same problem. What did you end up doing to address the issue?

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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 07:40 PM
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i used the Synergy Suspension Brake Line Relocation Bracket Kit for 07-13 Wrangler / Unlimited JK
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 06:09 PM
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I ended up building my own from Simpson straps ($.70 each).
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 07:51 PM
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ARE YOU KIDDING ME? 60 bucks for that!!! Got to love it when I company marks up a product buy 1000%. Those little tabs and 4 bolts cant cost more than 6 bucks to make... What a rip off.

Go to lowes, by a piece of flat bar for 7 bucks, and 4 bolts, nuts, and washers for 3. Use your grinder to cut it into 4 pieces. Drill 8 holes, and put it in your vice and give it a little bend. spray paint black. Install. Done. 47 dollars plus shipping saved.
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