Brake Line Extension Brackets ?

[AMK1001]

I recently finished installing lift springs on one side of my truck. This is the '81 K20 that a previous owner had put blocks under the springs on the front.

I don't think I have enough slack on the rubber brake line. (see picture). The kit came with brake line extension brackets, but I'm leary about bending almost 30 year old metal brake lines to make them work. Are there any tips or tricks to doing this?

[beastie_3]

I recommend getting longer stainless steel braided lines.

[beastie_3]

If you use a large socket to bend the lines around, you SHOULDNT have any issues. Unless they are rusted.

[Irish_Alley]

If you use a large socket to bend the lines around, you SHOULDNT have any issues. Unless they are rusted.

and if they do break i would say better now than down the road. but i would go for stainless brake line. rough country sells skyjackers brake lines

[beastie_3]

If you do break it, they make stainless steel hard lines as well. But I think you have to buy the compete kit...As long as you use something hard with a large diameter radius, you should be fine.

[malibu795]

I recently finished installing lift springs on one side of my truck. This is the '81 K20 that a previous owner had put blocks under the springs on the front.

I don't think I have enough slack on the rubber brake line. (see picture). The kit came with brake line extension brackets, but I'm leary about bending almost 30 year old metal brake lines to make them work. Are there any tips or tricks to doing this?

no you dont have enough slack.... if that is at ride hieght... that is what it should look like at full droop.. or littel more slack then that.