longer rear brake line for lifted truck?

[nsxxtreme]

Hi guys,

I pulled out my rear 10 bolt axle and installed a 14 bolt axle. The truck previously had a 4 inch lift. I removed the blocks and installed ORD shackle flip kit. The problem I have now is the center brake line doesn't seem to be long enough to reach down to the brake lines. What's the deal should have I been able to use the old center brake line since the truck had been previously lifted?

 

[tRustyK5]

If you go back and check your old 10 bolt you should find a metal tab at the top that raised the distribution block up a few inches. Swap that to the 14 bolt...or get the extended SS braided lines from ORD.

Rene

 

[nsxxtreme]

If you go back and check your old 10 bolt you should find a metal tab at the top that raised the distribution block up a few inches. Swap that to the 14 bolt...or get the extended SS braided lines from ORD.

Rene

Ya I am using the tab from the 10 bolt. It appears when I had the truck on jack stands the axle was fully extended and was slightly to short. With some weight on the truck its long enough. So I dont know I guess I assumed the center brake line would be long enough with the axle fully extended.

 

[AJMBLAZER]

If it's fully extended with the axle just hanging there you're still going to want to get a longer line on it. Catching air or really bouncing the rear might extend it a little bit further than just hanging...pop snap...

 

[Brady]

Napa will make you a line any length you want.I just got one made for $43.

 

[loudnslow]

Try these:
http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=167210
I think they are like $15