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Offline jjguitarist

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3" Drop spindles caused Brake line clearance probs
« 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!!
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Offline Fordeatinz71

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Re: 3" Drop spindles caused Brake line clearance probs
« Reply #1 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...
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Offline jjguitarist

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Re: 3" Drop spindles caused Brake line clearance probs
« Reply #2 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?
« Last Edit: April 18, 2008, 07:24:19 pm by jjguitarist »
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Re: 3" Drop spindles caused Brake line clearance probs
« Reply #3 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.
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Re: 3" Drop spindles caused Brake line clearance probs
« Reply #4 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.

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Re: 3" Drop spindles caused Brake line clearance probs
« Reply #5 on: April 19, 2008, 02:25:13 pm »
Bend the metal portion to make it fit.
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Offline jjguitarist

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Re: 3" Drop spindles caused Brake line clearance probs
« Reply #6 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.
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Re: 3" Drop spindles caused Brake line clearance probs
« Reply #7 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?
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Re: 3" Drop spindles caused Brake line clearance probs
« Reply #8 on: June 20, 2010, 08:36:43 pm »
Just bolt em on and bend them by hand (without kinking them of course)
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