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Can the front OEM brake lines be used in the rear to accommodate for 3.5" lift?

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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 12:57 PM
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Question Can the front OEM brake lines be used in the rear to accommodate for 3.5" lift?

As the title states, have any of you used the front brake lines to replace the rear ones rather than buy new extended ones all the way around. In particular I’m interested to know if they are long enough to accommodate for a 3.5” lift. I’m trying to save a little money and I’m wondering if I can get away with just purchasing front ones and reusing the old ones in the rear.
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 02:09 PM
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Im pretty sure u can. I have been thinking about doin this for a while now, I have new steel braided lines from Currie. I will probably try it soon
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 02:26 PM
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My factory front brakelines had a metal bracket to move the line to below the coil. That might give some trouble removing.
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 02:31 PM
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I already removed those brackets with a 3" air cutter
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Old Nov 2, 2012 | 05:33 AM
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You guys with the metal brake line brackets should definitely be able to re-use them as I believe your front brake lines are a lot longer than on the pre 2011 models. I'd be willing to bet you could just remove the bracket and leave the front OEM brake lines on.
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