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1tonblaze · 06-17-2008, 09:13 PM

well i am up to that point on my truck where i need to order shocks and new longer brake hoses . what is a good way to mesasure for the brake hoses and shocks ? my truck is lifted 9 inches give or take in the rear and 8 inches in the front . I have the ord shackel flip in the rear with 4 inch springs and a one inch ord zero rate block to recenter the axle and wheels to the wheel well . the rear axle is a 14 bolt full flot rear axle . the front has 6 inch spings with a 1 inch longer shackel with a 3/4 dana 44 .

**special-K** · 06-18-2008, 06:10 AM

When I did my last " lift I measured for the rear hose and came up with 24".I used pre-made hoses for lift from Skyjacker.It was front and rear,but rear was useless.I would have customs made.Measure actual distance and figure for travel.Maybe the best way would be simulate with a cord.It`s not a problem to have a bit more.You an always tie a loop or tie it back from the tire.They`re a bit long on my Suburban with a 4" lift.Same hoses as on other truck w/6".
For shocks just tell who you buy from what you have for over stick length.
I had Inline Tube make my rear hose and suppy junction block as well as new axle tubing.Fit was perfect.
I also ordered 5" longer rear brake cables for the +6" truck.4"longer would have worked.

06-17-2008, 09:13 PM	#1
1tonblaze Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carroll County Maryland , Posts: 828	brake hoses and shocks well i am up to that point on my truck where i need to order shocks and new longer brake hoses . what is a good way to mesasure for the brake hoses and shocks ? my truck is lifted 9 inches give or take in the rear and 8 inches in the front . I have the ord shackel flip in the rear with 4 inch springs and a one inch ord zero rate block to recenter the axle and wheels to the wheel well . the rear axle is a 14 bolt full flot rear axle . the front has 6 inch spings with a 1 inch longer shackel with a 3/4 dana 44 . __________________ 1970 k/5 blazer--> money pit - 14bolt dana 44 350 sm465/205 36 14.50 16 tires 1972 nova plane jane 6 clyinder might sell might keep dont know 2004 chevy s-10 crewcab zr5 sold 1985 c20 chevy long bed , beater , on its way to a better place in pa from what the dmv told me 2010 kia forte koup 2.4 sx -over the river and threw the woods to the total lot it went . 1999 k1500 suburban 350 vortec 4l60e leather land yacht .

06-18-2008, 06:10 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: brake hoses and shocks When I did my last " lift I measured for the rear hose and came up with 24".I used pre-made hoses for lift from Skyjacker.It was front and rear,but rear was useless.I would have customs made.Measure actual distance and figure for travel.Maybe the best way would be simulate with a cord.It`s not a problem to have a bit more.You an always tie a loop or tie it back from the tire.They`re a bit long on my Suburban with a 4" lift.Same hoses as on other truck w/6". For shocks just tell who you buy from what you have for over stick length. I had Inline Tube make my rear hose and suppy junction block as well as new axle tubing.Fit was perfect. I also ordered 5" longer rear brake cables for the +6" truck.4"longer would have worked. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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