does 4" lift NEED brakelines??

[reddog]

I have the 4" skyjacker kit for my 87 wag and I am FINALLY getting to installing it. I thought I had gotten brake lines but didn't DOH!! Now 4wheelparts tells me 5-8 days to get them. I need to get this done this weekend.

Can I install the kit now and drive it on the street until I get extended brake lines??

TIA

Kerry

[jode]

Negative..you shouldn't need them, but since you are working on the project, why not get em?
You should be able to use the stock ones for a 77 Chevy Suburban or Blazer (they are 19.5 inches long and should bolt right in) at your local auto parts store.

Stock OEM parts that are custom for your jeep! :D

PS I am running 4" SUperlift with stock lines and have been doing it for 3-4 years (offroad included) not to say it is a good idea....but for what its worth...

[ July 19, 2002, 05:16 PM: Message edited by: jode ]

[River Beast]

You don't need them, but it is a good idea.... I made drop-down brackets and have had no problems at all for the front.

The rear you can install a longer bolt at the 'T' and space it up about 3" if you want...I did.

[lanierboy]

When I put on my 4" skyjacker lift I didn't swap out the brake lines. The front is fine but the back is a little streched. I plan to replace the back line (single in the middle) once I get around to it. Of course it's been about a year and half so any day now I'll get going. I'll probably put in disconnects for the front stablizer also... I fully expect to get to both of these projects within the next few years smile.gif

[wanablikemike]

Mine was stretched in the back so I just took a couple of the bolts off that held it to the axle. I don't know if that's bad but I havn't had any prob's.