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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread rear brake line #649458 09/23/05 05:28 PM Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 44 Nevada T taco99 OP Getting the Wheeling Fever Is there any rule for how much lift can be done before a extended rear brake line is required? Thanks 02TRDexcab,gray wire mod,magnaflow,PIAA,dog Re: rear brake line [Re: taco99] #649459 09/23/05 07:06 PM Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 140 California 99TRD Wheeler At 3" of lift on my truck the back brake line was as tight as a guitar string...You could probably get away with 1" but I personally wouldnt go any higher because if you offroad when your axle droops thats one inch less you have of brake line...I dunno if that makes any sense, but it made sense in my head...Why dont you just buy the longer lines so you can lift it as high as you want? 1999 Black TRD Prerunner X-Cab V6 3 Revtek Lift 32x11.50 BFG AT 8"x2.5" Sway Away remote resi. coilovers and Total Chaos upper arms sitting in the garage begging to be installed Re: rear brake line [Re: taco99] #649460 09/24/05 11:01 PM Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,592 Chandler, AZ Mark in AZ Toyota Moderator I've seen a number of (Tacoma) rear lifts where the shocks were limiting the droop. So even if you think the length of the brake hose is o.k., it might not be if a rear shock breaks while wheeling. As near as I could tell, everyone of our sponsors at the top of the page offers an extended length hose for about $29. Pretty cheap insurance compared to a PITA trail repair <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/nana.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> Wheeling a Stepside Tacoma on 37s Exploring in a T4R Ltd V8 Moderated by  4x4Wire, Dandeman, kewlynx  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts

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