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BlueXJ1013
June 12th, 2006, 11:08
What kind/length etc. brakelines are everyone running with their longarm setup?? I have 5.5" lift and RK longarms with the 22" RE stainless lines and they are currently my limiting straps... any ideas?
fatwreck
June 12th, 2006, 11:53
Get longer brake lines, get some actual limiting straps, or get shorter shocks and make them your limiting straps. :D

Edit: I had the same 22" RE brake lines and never had a problem. I used limiting straps though. You can usually straighten out the hard line a little to gain some added length.

Full droop:
http://www.projectxj.com/images/shocks/IMG_6802.jpg
BlueXJ1013
June 12th, 2006, 13:15
Are those the 22" lines in that picture? I just ordered the same shocks, where did you get your limiting straps from, and how long are they? Thanks.
fatwreck
June 12th, 2006, 13:19
The lines are 22" lines in that picture. My assumption is that your suspenion is just drooping too far.

http://www.projectxj.com/mods/shocks.htm

I got the limiting straps from Poison Spyder and they are 25" long....or .91" less than the bilstein travel.
BlueXJ1013
June 12th, 2006, 13:36
The lines are 22" lines in that picture. My assumption is that your suspenion is just drooping too far.

http://www.projectxj.com/mods/shocks.htm

I got the limiting straps from Poison Spyder and they are 25" long....or .91" less than the bilstein travel.
Okay thanks for the link, I think I am just going to get some limiting straps. PMed you.
play_in_the_mud
June 12th, 2006, 14:08
Get longer brake lines, get some actual limiting straps, or get shorter shocks and make them your limiting straps. :D

Edit: I had the same 22" RE brake lines and never had a problem. I used limiting straps though. You can usually straighten out the hard line a little to gain some added length.

Full droop:
http://www.projectxj.com/images/shocks/IMG_6802.jpg


completely off the topic, is that a tnt customs kit? and what size springs were they?
fatwreck
June 12th, 2006, 14:10
Yes, those are TNT customs long arms with 5.5" RE springs. I had a dana44 front though....with a custom bracket kit on it. So, my springs/shocks were slightly different than someone with a stock dana30.
Cornflake
June 12th, 2006, 14:16
I had a local shop make some s.s. brake lines for my rig and it was cheaper than buying extended ones. call around.
jonboy
June 12th, 2006, 14:17
What kind/length etc. brakelines are everyone running with their longarm setup?? I have 5.5" lift and RK longarms with the 22" RE stainless lines and they are currently my limiting straps... any ideas?If you haven't already done it, then straighten out the hardlines.
The front hoses from the ProComp YJ brakeline kit are 24" long and made by Earl's.
BlueXJ1013
June 12th, 2006, 18:35
Do i need a brakeline bender tool to straighten the hardline or can i just do it with some pliers? Also should i bolt it down to the unibody or leave it dangling?
fatwreck
June 12th, 2006, 18:38
You can bend it by hand. And if it were me, I would bolt it to the unibody again, but I have seen people who haven't and it worked out ok.
bigwhitey
June 13th, 2006, 05:14
Yeah I drilled and tapped a new hole lower down so it would'nt move when I turn the wheel.