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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => The Lows (Lowering/Drops) => Topic started by: jjguitarist on April 18, 2008, 07:16:33 pm

Title: 3" Drop spindles caused Brake line clearance probs
Post by: jjguitarist on April 18, 2008, 07:16:33 pm

I just lowered my 83 silverado 3" with a pair of djm spindles and my stock brake hoses will not fit. I am looking for the best and most economical way to cure my frustration!!

Title: Re: 3" Drop spindles caused Brake line clearance probs
Post by: Fordeatinz71 on April 18, 2008, 07:18:14 pm

well, are they too short or what makes them not fit?  you may need to get a set of braided stainless steel lines like they use on lift kits...

Title: Re: 3" Drop spindles caused Brake line clearance probs
Post by: jjguitarist on April 18, 2008, 07:20:23 pm

They are hitting the upper a arms and they are a lil too short. will look into the braided lines though thanks! do you know of a good place to order them from?

Title: Re: 3" Drop spindles caused Brake line clearance probs
Post by: VileZambonie on April 18, 2008, 09:59:32 pm

Have you tried bending them? The steel part of the line will conform to the way you bend it.

Title: Re: 3" Drop spindles caused Brake line clearance probs
Post by: 80stepsideguy on April 19, 2008, 12:04:00 am

I`m using russell braided steel lines on the front of my truck, got plenty of clearance and there a bit longer then the stockers.I say go with the braided steels and you should be ok.

thanks
pat

Title: Re: 3" Drop spindles caused Brake line clearance probs
Post by: Captkaos on April 19, 2008, 02:25:13 pm

Bend the metal portion to make it fit.

Title: Re: 3" Drop spindles caused Brake line clearance probs
Post by: jjguitarist on April 21, 2008, 08:33:49 pm

Hey thanks guys I got the metal ends bent to fit this evening and all looks good! I wasnt aware that you could bend those and was a little afraid to do so.

Title: Re: 3" Drop spindles caused Brake line clearance probs
Post by: wheeln90 on June 20, 2010, 07:32:16 pm

I am having the same problem with my 85. How did you bend them?? And what kind of stainless hose did you guys use? Will a stainless line with a banjo fitting work?

Title: Re: 3" Drop spindles caused Brake line clearance probs
Post by: VileZambonie on June 20, 2010, 08:36:43 pm

Just bolt em on and bend them by hand (without kinking them of course)