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Bob Moore · 10-09-2005, 08:12 PM

I'm a 67-72 guy but have upgraded to 73+ front suspension. Using ECE 2 1/2 dropped spindles with 73 1/2 ton brake calipers(SAE threads not metric). I can not get the brake hoses to fit. The hose is 73-77 1/2ton 2wd but just doesn't fit under the upper ball joint. It looks like the 90 bend should be more like 110degrees. The spindle has a strengthening boss that is cast to help support the upper ball joint. It is in the way.

I called ECE and the guy was very nice but said "maybe a little tweak" might be needed. A 30degree bend does not seem like a "little tweak".

What have you guys used for hoses or what is my problem?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks - Bob

10-09-2005, 08:12 PM	#1
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Dropped Spindle/Brake Hose I'm a 67-72 guy but have upgraded to 73+ front suspension. Using ECE 2 1/2 dropped spindles with 73 1/2 ton brake calipers(SAE threads not metric). I can not get the brake hoses to fit. The hose is 73-77 1/2ton 2wd but just doesn't fit under the upper ball joint. It looks like the 90 bend should be more like 110degrees. The spindle has a strengthening boss that is cast to help support the upper ball joint. It is in the way. I called ECE and the guy was very nice but said "maybe a little tweak" might be needed. A 30degree bend does not seem like a "little tweak". What have you guys used for hoses or what is my problem? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow



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