JSB

Hi guy,

I think I found a 4WD to replace my 2WD. Every thing I want except the color of interior which I can live with. My question is can I remove my Extended brake line and put it on the new rig or will it most like get screwed up in the process. I remember my factory line connection getttnig screwed up trying to remove it. Also could I just leave it and put my Downeys on the new rig without the extention. FYI...I probably will through 1"spacers on it or a 1" body lift for added height. Also how do you think the dealer will repond if I want to swapped all my stuff. I was thinking of trading my rig in for his, but swap my stuff. They probably won't work with me huh. Anyway...thanks

Robinhood150

What kind of rig are we talking about here? A pickup or 4runner? What year? I'm assuming you mean 2nd or 3rd gen 4runner because you said spacers. I don't see why you couldn't swap everything back.

If you're talking about a 2nd gen 4runner, and you have stock length shocks, then I think you should be alright with the stock brake line. I just recently added a second stock brake line to lengthen mine, but only because I plan on getting longer shocks sooner or later. When I added the second brake line I didn't have any trouble taking off one side of the stock brake line.

But if you want to play it safe then you should get a longer brake line.

Steve

JSB

Sorry about that....I swear I just forget that people drive anything other than a 2nd Gen 4Runner. Yep, I currently have the Edelbrocks and Downeys, and I replaced my brake line with the braided line they include with the Downeys. I didn't plan on getting into my 4runner like I have. I thought I'd just buy another 2wd 4runner and drive it to and from work. Then I found this place browsing around and now I want 4wd, lifts, sliders, bumpers, wheels, tires, CB's, etc. I blame all of you BTW. Well with that I started searching around for a 4wd and I found one, basically just like mine just grey interior instead of tan. 4WD!!! So I was wondering if I should try to swap the break line, because I'm going to swap everything else if everything works out and I buy this 4wd. I've been thinking about 1" spacers too, because I want just a little more lift. The only problem is trying to sell mine now. I would like to trade it and be done, but I doubt the dealership will swap all the parts. So I'll have to buy it swap parts then sell mine. Why didn't I buy a 4WD to begin with! Anyway thanks for your input. I appreciate it.

Victor

I don't see why you wouldn't be able to swap the brake line. This time invest in some flare wrenches so you don't round anything. I used regular open end wrenches and didn't harm anything but I am very patient and don't mind spending an hour looking at a problem before I try wrenching. I kept my old rubber line just in case I decide to go with 37's and an SAS someday.