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longer brake lines with my lift?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by dollabill415, Oct 27, 2011.

  1. Oct 27, 2011 at 8:11 PM
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    dollabill415

    dollabill415 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    purchased the fox 2.5s extended travels witht the 2.0 rear shocks for my 11 DCLB and im most likely going to use 265x70x17 . ive heard a few say when u lift you might need longer brake lines...is this true? and if so can anybody reccomend a good company that makes steel braideds?
     
  2. Oct 27, 2011 at 8:13 PM
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    Goodridge brake lines are what you want. Also look in the group buy forum for the steel braided brake lines.
     
  3. Oct 27, 2011 at 8:17 PM
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    depends how much you are lifting. I went 2.5 inches and didnt get longer brake lines and its fine
     
  4. Oct 27, 2011 at 8:25 PM
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    You don't need brake lines for that lift.
     
  5. Oct 27, 2011 at 8:27 PM
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    I didn't get extended lines with my Dakars and 2 3/4" rear lift
     
  6. Oct 27, 2011 at 9:39 PM
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    ok so its just if your going BIG. i figured. thanks for the responses!
     
  7. Oct 27, 2011 at 9:50 PM
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    The Group Buy for the extended Steel lines should help out a squishy pedal..
     
  8. Oct 27, 2011 at 10:52 PM
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    i dont notice my pedal being squishy lol. but i will keep it in mind thanks for the input
     
  9. Oct 27, 2011 at 10:54 PM
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    no need for extended brake lines :)
     
  10. Oct 27, 2011 at 10:56 PM
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    was just pointing out other uses than going BIG.
     
  11. Oct 28, 2011 at 12:46 AM
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    gotcha. i understand. thank u
     

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