1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy - Page 15 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**pjmoreland** · Today, 12:25 AM

Started installing the front brakes. Didn't make it very far though because the hoses are too short. It doesn't make sense though since I've got stock suspension. Got these hoses from LMC. Went to Napa and O'Reilly and their hoses are exactly the same. They need to be about 2" longer.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · Today, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

Started installing the front brakes. Didn't make it very far though because the hoses are too short. It doesn't make sense though since I've got stock suspension. Got these hoses from LMC. Went to Napa and O'Reilly and their hoses are exactly the same. They need to be about 2" longer.

Was the rig lifted?

**pjmoreland** · Today, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Wa the rig lifted?

I think these are stock leaf springs, but I don't know for sure.

**pjmoreland** · Today, 12:59 AM

Dumb mistake. I just needed to rotate the caliper end 90 degrees so that the hose faces upward.

**CUSTOM/10** · Today, 08:41 AM

See what they look like once you get some weight on the springs, motor, Transmission & transfer case.
I'm having the same issue but with 2" lift , and 23" lines that are supposed to fit.
Just barely at full lock left & right.

**pjmoreland** · Today, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CUSTOM/10

See what they look like once you get some weight on the springs, motor, Transmission & transfer case.
I'm having the same issue but with 2" lift , and 23" lines that are supposed to fit.
Just barely at full lock left & right.

Good point. The weight of the drivetrain will help. I'm a little concerned about what the hose might look like at full lock during articulation on uneven ground, but it will probably be ok.

**CUSTOM/10** · Today, 12:17 PM

Yeah and at full droop will they pull tight. Thats my concern...

Today, 12:25 AM	#351
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,039	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy Started installing the front brakes. Didn't make it very far though because the hoses are too short. It doesn't make sense though since I've got stock suspension. Got these hoses from LMC. Went to Napa and O'Reilly and their hoses are exactly the same. They need to be about 2" longer. Attached Images

Today, 12:59 AM	#354
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,039	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy Dumb mistake. I just needed to rotate the caliper end 90 degrees so that the hose faces upward. Attached Images

Today, 08:41 AM	#355
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,857	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy See what they look like once you get some weight on the springs, motor, Transmission & transfer case. I'm having the same issue but with 2" lift , and 23" lines that are supposed to fit. Just barely at full lock left & right. __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

Today, 12:17 PM	#357
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,857	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy Yeah and at full droop will they pull tight. Thats my concern... __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

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