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Old May 27, 2008 | 09:21 PM
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Brake line help....

ok guys...im fairly new to 4wd toyotas and am buying 4" lift leaf springs tomorrow and im going to need brake lines....but my question is, can i extend my brake lines w/o buying new ones...i heard that i can take thre rear axle brake lines and hook them up somehow to the ones on the front axle to extend them...i dont know if this is true....by the way my set up for my 80 is going to 4"-5" of lift w/ 35's and 4:88's and a locker in the rear....does anyone see anything wrong w/ this set up???? (just lookin to do it right) Thanks guys!!!!
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Old May 27, 2008 | 09:27 PM
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i always hear 5.29's for 35's.

Idk, but there are some links floating around for gear ratios vs tire size
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Old May 27, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 904_runner
i always hear 5.29's for 35's.

Idk, but there are some links floating around for gear ratios vs tire size
X2...for manuals. Autos might go a bit steeper. Not sure about the brake lines tho.
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Old May 27, 2008 | 09:44 PM
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do you guys think if i cut the brake lines and put in extra line in between with conectors...will it work???? would rather not spend the money but i still need it to be safe of course!
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Old May 27, 2008 | 11:08 PM
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Is your Lift a kit or just leafs? Make sure you get a drop drag link on there as well to keep your steering working. You really do need new front lines, ive seen people just cutting the mount off the frame and just letting it 'float' there but i dont suggest that. On full drop your brake lines could snap or crack a hard line, and your front D-shaft might come apart on droop. but good luck with it
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