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locab36 · 06-20-2004, 07:59 AM

Hello all,

Have been lurking since I bought a 69 1/2 ton SWB step. This site is an excellent brain tank.
My truck was lowered by the PO. Looks to be orginal springs heated or cut to drop the truck. 235 75/15's and the top of the fender arc is 30.5 front and back. I have new power disc brakes installed w/new ball joints and brake hose. The brake hose is where I have a problem. Now that the truck is lowered there isn't enough room for the flexible hose to avoid contact w/the spring or the bump stop. What are the lowered people of the list using for brake lines? I have thought of buying the correct lowering springs, to give me a better ride, where is the best place to buy from?

John Criswell
Michigan

Tx Firefighter · 06-20-2004, 08:10 AM

You have the wrong hoses or something. I've lowered three of my trucks in a row 4 to 5 inches in the front with no problems at all using the stock brake hoses. I suspect that someone has installed the wrong application hoses in your truck.

Try to get a picture please.

Tx Firefighter · 06-20-2004, 08:11 AM

By the way, welcome to the board brother.

krue · 06-20-2004, 03:59 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

boraxman · 06-20-2004, 04:12 PM

Welcome to the board. I used the steel braided lines from www.inlinetube.com

They cost a bit but are worth it. I would call them and tell em whats up. They are very helpful.

Nice truck BTW.

Bryan H · 06-20-2004, 08:44 PM

I just finished putting dropped sprindles and cut one coil off the front springs and I had a similar problem. My front suspension is a 75 model but my frame is a 68. With the drop the bends in the front brake lines that are formed steel (the turn that mounts to the caliper) was not bent enough and was hitting my upper ball joint. I just cornered it in my vise and tightened it carefully until I had the bend I needed but being careful not to split my hose. I hope you understand what I'm talking about and I hope this helps.

JayDubBlazer · 06-20-2004, 08:55 PM

Welcome to the board that is a awesome looking truck

locab36 · 07-01-2004, 01:37 AM

I have been working on the truck today. Pulled the motor (low oil press) out, will be pulling the turbo 350 tomorrow. The turbo 350 is in there w/the standard trans cross member still attached, will be cutting that out as I have a 700r4 to install as well.

I checked the brake hoses again. My truck was orginally man drum and converted to p/disc. I wonder if the drum hoses locations are diff than the disc mounts? I am going to replace some brake lines while I have access to the inner frame as the motor is out. I may move the hose bracket to make a better attaching point for that hose.

Also I have fender badges (c-10 & 350) to mount to the fender. I will pull the inner fender out and attach them w/the supplied nuts. I need to know where they go excatly. How far down from the top and over from the door. Thanks

John

ChevLoRay · 07-01-2004, 07:04 AM

Used Early Classic Enterprises components when my '69 was dropped, using spindles. Installed new stock height springs. They included a bracket to re-position the point at which the brake (flex) hose attached. So, you might want to give them a call, if the other suggestions don't work for you.

Tx Firefighter · 07-01-2004, 08:29 AM

The brake hoses mount in front of the crossmember on disc brake trucks.

The brake hoses mount behind the crossmember in drum brake trucks.

When I converted my 70 (see signature) to discs, Early Classic sent me some special hoses that allow the disc brake install and still use the stock behind the crossmember drum brake hose location.

I had the same problem and had to wind up calling them and asking what to do, and then waiting another week for the hoses to be sent out.

Putter · 07-01-2004, 08:35 AM

With all that said Locab36, welcome again to the board (which you will never be....board that is) from Central Mississippi.

*chevytruckfan* · 07-01-2004, 09:03 AM

Welcome from Tampa, FL

gr8scott51 · 07-01-2004, 09:45 AM

Howdy from normally soggy western Washington.

06-20-2004, 07:59 AM	#1
locab36 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 265	Lowered brake line questions, first post. Hello all, Have been lurking since I bought a 69 1/2 ton SWB step. This site is an excellent brain tank. My truck was lowered by the PO. Looks to be orginal springs heated or cut to drop the truck. 235 75/15's and the top of the fender arc is 30.5 front and back. I have new power disc brakes installed w/new ball joints and brake hose. The brake hose is where I have a problem. Now that the truck is lowered there isn't enough room for the flexible hose to avoid contact w/the spring or the bump stop. What are the lowered people of the list using for brake lines? I have thought of buying the correct lowering springs, to give me a better ride, where is the best place to buy from? John Criswell Michigan Attached Images

06-20-2004, 08:10 AM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	You have the wrong hoses or something. I've lowered three of my trucks in a row 4 to 5 inches in the front with no problems at all using the stock brake hoses. I suspect that someone has installed the wrong application hoses in your truck. Try to get a picture please. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

06-20-2004, 08:11 AM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	By the way, welcome to the board brother. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

06-20-2004, 03:59 PM	#4
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06-20-2004, 04:12 PM	#5
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	Welcome to the board. I used the steel braided lines from www.inlinetube.com They cost a bit but are worth it. I would call them and tell em whats up. They are very helpful. Nice truck BTW. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

06-20-2004, 08:44 PM	#6
Bryan H Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chesnee SC Posts: 254	I just finished putting dropped sprindles and cut one coil off the front springs and I had a similar problem. My front suspension is a 75 model but my frame is a 68. With the drop the bends in the front brake lines that are formed steel (the turn that mounts to the caliper) was not bent enough and was hitting my upper ball joint. I just cornered it in my vise and tightened it carefully until I had the bend I needed but being careful not to split my hose. I hope you understand what I'm talking about and I hope this helps.

06-20-2004, 08:55 PM	#7
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07-01-2004, 01:37 AM	#8
locab36 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 265	I have been working on the truck today. Pulled the motor (low oil press) out, will be pulling the turbo 350 tomorrow. The turbo 350 is in there w/the standard trans cross member still attached, will be cutting that out as I have a 700r4 to install as well. I checked the brake hoses again. My truck was orginally man drum and converted to p/disc. I wonder if the drum hoses locations are diff than the disc mounts? I am going to replace some brake lines while I have access to the inner frame as the motor is out. I may move the hose bracket to make a better attaching point for that hose. Also I have fender badges (c-10 & 350) to mount to the fender. I will pull the inner fender out and attach them w/the supplied nuts. I need to know where they go excatly. How far down from the top and over from the door. Thanks John

07-01-2004, 07:04 AM	#9
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Used Early Classic Enterprises components when my '69 was dropped, using spindles. Installed new stock height springs. They included a bracket to re-position the point at which the brake (flex) hose attached. So, you might want to give them a call, if the other suggestions don't work for you. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-01-2004, 08:29 AM	#10
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	The brake hoses mount in front of the crossmember on disc brake trucks. The brake hoses mount behind the crossmember in drum brake trucks. When I converted my 70 (see signature) to discs, Early Classic sent me some special hoses that allow the disc brake install and still use the stock behind the crossmember drum brake hose location. I had the same problem and had to wind up calling them and asking what to do, and then waiting another week for the hoses to be sent out. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

07-01-2004, 08:35 AM	#11
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	With all that said Locab36, welcome again to the board (which you will never be....board that is) from Central Mississippi. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

07-01-2004, 09:03 AM	#12
chevytruckfan Account Suspended Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 930	Welcome from Tampa, FL

07-01-2004, 09:45 AM	#13
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