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bringit · 07-14-2005, 02:08 PM

I just found out yesterday will trying to finish my lift, that both axels breather line is cloged with dirt. Im sure that this has been like this for a real long time, but its got me worried. Is there any thing bad thats going to happened because it wont breath? Whats the point of the breather line, why isnt the axel just sealed? I plan to clean the fitting on the axel and put new breather lines on, but what sucks is having to take apart the axel to get the dirt out once I clear the fitting.

Mudder · 07-14-2005, 03:16 PM

All u need to do is remove the rear cover and add new gear lub once u have cleaned it all out. I doubt that much dirt actually got into the pumpkin. The pumpkins are vented to release pressure that builds up in there.

Americanrider · 07-14-2005, 07:17 PM

Did you have a breather vent on the end of it or was it just an open hose?

cellis · 07-16-2005, 09:58 PM

I've used the coiled air compressor line in place of this line. It serves three purposes... When installing a lift, it extendends the existing breather lines. If you intend for your suspension to do extensive flexing, then it provides for unlimited needed length. Finally it looks pretty damb trick, and keeps unknowing people asking about it's purpose.

4x4Poet · 07-17-2005, 02:15 AM

The heat induced pressure buildup in the axle, if not continually vented, could blow out the axle seals which would likely leak oil on the brakes.

alf4444 · 07-18-2005, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cellis

I've used the coiled air compressor line in place of this line. It serves three purposes... When installing a lift, it extendends the existing breather lines. If you intend for your suspension to do extensive flexing, then it provides for unlimited needed length. Finally it looks pretty damb trick, and keeps unknowing people asking about it's purpose.

I did the same

bringit · 07-18-2005, 05:39 AM

Useing the coiled air compresor line is a real cool idea, I have seen it on a lifted truck before and its sweet. I think Im going to try and find some and use that.

Mudder · 07-18-2005, 07:03 AM

something like this.........

bringit · 07-18-2005, 07:31 AM

Hell yeah that looks sweet

alf4444 · 07-18-2005, 10:33 AM

Yup, comes in a bunch of colors and mine was only like $15 for a 25' leangth

hAetWagon · 07-18-2005, 10:51 AM

That's what I'm going to do . Good tip.

bringit · 07-18-2005, 01:36 PM

Where did you get yours? I looked at Home Depot, Westlake Hardware, Wally World, Big lots, Auto Zone, and they only had 1/4" , I need 3/8" and the only place I was able to find with it was Steves Whole Sale and it was 30$

Mudder · 07-18-2005, 02:58 PM

mine came from a truck stop. only drawback is they are very stiff and hard to work with.

cellis · 07-21-2005, 01:27 PM

I heated the end of the tubing up to make it soft and plyable enough to fit. Be gentle though. No need for a torch or anything like that. I suggest using a cig. lighter or heat gun. It took me a couple of tries but it worked perfectly once I got the right amount of heat. I got the line from harbour freight, but any tool company should have this stuff.

**special-K** · 07-22-2005, 05:21 AM

Braided stainless to match brake hoses?That`s what I`ve done.Or,use thar Spectre hose cover or nyla-braid.The clear looks like ss.

07-14-2005, 02:08 PM	#1
bringit Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 105	Breather line I just found out yesterday will trying to finish my lift, that both axels breather line is cloged with dirt. Im sure that this has been like this for a real long time, but its got me worried. Is there any thing bad thats going to happened because it wont breath? Whats the point of the breather line, why isnt the axel just sealed? I plan to clean the fitting on the axel and put new breather lines on, but what sucks is having to take apart the axel to get the dirt out once I clear the fitting. __________________ 85 chevy K10 350 crate, headman headers, street avenger carb, accel distrib , rebuilt 700r4, on 33" Super Swamper TSL's, 4 inch Pro Comp lift, shocks, and steel braided brake lines.

07-14-2005, 03:16 PM	#2
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	All u need to do is remove the rear cover and add new gear lub once u have cleaned it all out. I doubt that much dirt actually got into the pumpkin. The pumpkins are vented to release pressure that builds up in there. Last edited by Mudder; 07-14-2005 at 03:17 PM.

07-16-2005, 09:58 PM	#4
cellis Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12	I've used the coiled air compressor line in place of this line. It serves three purposes... When installing a lift, it extendends the existing breather lines. If you intend for your suspension to do extensive flexing, then it provides for unlimited needed length. Finally it looks pretty damb trick, and keeps unknowing people asking about it's purpose. __________________ 82 chevy 6"susp.&3"body, 38.5 Boggers

07-17-2005, 02:15 AM	#5
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	The heat induced pressure buildup in the axle, if not continually vented, could blow out the axle seals which would likely leak oil on the brakes. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

07-18-2005, 05:39 AM	#7
bringit Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 105	Useing the coiled air compresor line is a real cool idea, I have seen it on a lifted truck before and its sweet. I think Im going to try and find some and use that. __________________ 85 chevy K10 350 crate, headman headers, street avenger carb, accel distrib , rebuilt 700r4, on 33" Super Swamper TSL's, 4 inch Pro Comp lift, shocks, and steel braided brake lines.

07-14-2005, 07:17 PM	#3
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Did you have a breather vent on the end of it or was it just an open hose?

07-18-2005, 07:03 AM	#8
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	something like this......... Attached Images

07-18-2005, 07:31 AM	#9
bringit Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 105	Hell yeah that looks sweet __________________ 85 chevy K10 350 crate, headman headers, street avenger carb, accel distrib , rebuilt 700r4, on 33" Super Swamper TSL's, 4 inch Pro Comp lift, shocks, and steel braided brake lines.

07-18-2005, 10:33 AM	#10
alf4444 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: taylorsville, UT Posts: 778	Yup, comes in a bunch of colors and mine was only like $15 for a 25' leangth __________________ 2011 CCSB GMC 2500HD DMAX 73 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 96 Chevy 1500 STD Cab Shortbed Z71 Owner of WickedWolfRC.com

07-18-2005, 10:51 AM	#11
hAetWagon Schlongbed MEMBER (heh)#15 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento Posts: 232	That's what I'm going to do . Good tip.

07-18-2005, 01:36 PM	#12
bringit Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 105	Where did you get yours? I looked at Home Depot, Westlake Hardware, Wally World, Big lots, Auto Zone, and they only had 1/4" , I need 3/8" and the only place I was able to find with it was Steves Whole Sale and it was 30$ __________________ 85 chevy K10 350 crate, headman headers, street avenger carb, accel distrib , rebuilt 700r4, on 33" Super Swamper TSL's, 4 inch Pro Comp lift, shocks, and steel braided brake lines.

07-18-2005, 02:58 PM	#13
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	mine came from a truck stop. only drawback is they are very stiff and hard to work with.

07-21-2005, 01:27 PM	#14
cellis Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12	I heated the end of the tubing up to make it soft and plyable enough to fit. Be gentle though. No need for a torch or anything like that. I suggest using a cig. lighter or heat gun. It took me a couple of tries but it worked perfectly once I got the right amount of heat. I got the line from harbour freight, but any tool company should have this stuff. __________________ 82 chevy 6"susp.&3"body, 38.5 Boggers

07-22-2005, 05:21 AM	#15
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