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Old 04-04-2009, 01:43 PM   #1
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brake hose too short with air suspension

i was wondering what brake hose you all are running on the front with air suspension, i installed my drop spindles and bags on my 72 chevy and when the suspension is compressed my brake hoses are too short. Any help would be great. thanks.
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Old 04-04-2009, 01:44 PM   #2
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Re: brake hose to short with air suspension

'73+ on the front side, IIRC.
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Old 04-04-2009, 04:52 PM   #3
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Re: brake hose to short with air suspension

I saw this with my blazer also.
like XXL said the 73-87 hoses are much longer. I decided to go the stainless braided route, using 3 AN fittings on each end.
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Old 04-04-2009, 09:18 PM   #4
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Re: brake hose to short with air suspension

S/S braided lines to the length needed.
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Old 04-04-2009, 11:22 PM   #5
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Re: brake hose to short with air suspension

73+ lines will not work, not right on the brake line side, i just cut off my mounts and moved them up and out a little bit and welded them back on. works great. thanks.
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Old 04-07-2009, 07:47 PM   #6
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Re: brake hose to short with air suspension

i had the same problem. Runnin S/S braided lines now. i will try and find out who makes them for ya.

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Old 04-07-2009, 07:58 PM   #7
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Re: brake hose to short with air suspension

OK, can't figure out how to edit last post. I found the brake lines I am using. I ordered them from earlyclassic.com.




Part# 03-CT1002, Description- 71-72, braided stainless steel, set, $125
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Old 02-08-2016, 05:07 PM   #8
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Re: brake hose to short with air suspension

Is this common? Or only if the drop is extreme like laying frame?
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Old 02-09-2016, 12:30 PM   #9
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Re: brake hose to short with air suspension

are 4x4 lines longer ?
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