When you combine a suspension lift with a body lift, you may find the front brake lines get tight when the wheels hang. Here's an easy fix that only costs a few $$$ and is only as difficult as bleeding the brakes. For parts, you will need 2 of the stock rear brake lines that attach at the "T" block on top of the rear axle ( example). I installed one of these on each side of the front brake lines, between the existing brake hose to the caliper and the hard-line connection at the fender well. It works like a champ and only costs about $10/hose US + the cost of brake fluid. I do recommend fabbing up a bracket to secure the metal tube-section to the frame so it doesn't flop and clink on the chassis. There's plenty of flex left in the lower line. So securing it won't be a problem. See the photos below and it should all make sense...

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1997 Sportage 4x4, auto-trans, Warn manual hubs, 4" UPYOURKIA front lift, TJ 106AA rear springs, 2-5/8" body lift, 31x10.50 treads, SmittyBilt SRC front and XRC rear bumper, swing-out tire mount, OBX LSD front diff, Track Finder rear locker, 5.38 R&Ps and... really crappy gas mileage! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" />