Brake line question?

[Hubbell]

I know I have read on here somewhere but can't seem to find it again. Is there a brake line from another vehicle to use when lifting an mj 6". I'm just trying to save a few bucks over buying new ones, any help would be appreciated.

[Pete M]

dodge dakota will work for the rear. :thumbsup: although 20 year old rubber brake lines are not exactly the best place to save cash.

[jpnjim]

You can move the brake lines down in front to gain a little (bend the hard lines, and screw the clamp at the bottom of the frame).

Or use YJ lines if you need more (TJ's probably too, but I've only used YJ's).

 

 

 

For the rear, YJ line again, and/or move the upper mounting point down.

That useless bracket that holds the adjustable proportioning valve is actually a great place to mount the upper rear line. :yes:

[CWLONGSHOT]

I am just repeating what already been recomended... I have 4" YJ lines up front and a Dakots line in the rear. I'm at about 5" of lift. The 4" front lines are needed in mine as the drop brakets allow for near Long arm droop...

 

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[TrailReadyMJ]

For the front, 1988 era Chevy 1500 front lines are a perfect fit, and about 6" or so longer than stock.

 

I found this out a bit too late, and am running Dodge 1500 lines (can't remember year). They are actually too long, but I was able to route them to where they will never be in the way of anything. I can get a pic of this if you would like, but will have to wait for the snow we are getting here to clear first.

[LEAD_NOT_FOLLOW]

I just moved the bracket for the hard to soft line down to mount on the prop. valve bracket. it got me the extra length I needed with the stock line.

 

 

When I did away with the rear prop. valve during the axle swap I used a '95 Dakota line. Only reason was that I destroyed the factory line trying to get it apart and the Dakota line was cheaper (and longer) than getting a factory replacement.