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    Steel Braided Lines

    Hello guys
    I'm looking for steel braided brake line. I searched and found a company that many people here used but it seems their ws is off. Anyone can recommend an alten vendor ?

    Thx

    James

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    Thumbs up

    I got mine from Independent and they're very well made: Independent4X

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    I also found the I4X lines to be supurb and easy to install (with no prior brake system experience).
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    Independent is the way to go - way happy with mine. Waited for three months from an eBay seller (who's still got them listed, by the way) and never received them (did get a refund).

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    Darlington

    Got mine from I think a retailer named Darlington Offroad Performance or some such, increased brake pedal pressure immediately, worthwhile mod.
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    Did yall that installed the Indy 4x lines find that there were ~1.5" too long, especially up front?
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    I noticed that, but am glad that inch & a half was there since the lift.

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    Arrow Longer for lift

    Quote Originally Posted by Locomigo
    Did yall that installed the Indy 4x lines find that there were ~1.5" too long, especially up front?
    I think the Independent 4x4 website specifically states that these lines are longer to allow for lifts.

    That's why I got 'em! They fit perfectly with my 3" lift. And they seem to work, because every time I press on the brake pedal, my VX stops. So far.

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    do u have to buy this to get the 3inch lift, or can u still lift it with out buying the brake lines?

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    Maybe not TOTALLY "must have" for a lift, but WAY worth the investment for the increased firmness in the pedal.
    Why risk a wreck due to over stressed brake lines ?
    And yes, I have been in a car wreck due to brake line failure.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CostieCosta
    do u have to buy this to get the 3inch lift, or can u still lift it with out buying the brake lines?

    I just added them to my bud's Rodeo this week. Along with everything else that I did for him (He's in Europe, Milan, IT for work and couldnt do it)
    Tera-Lows
    3" BL
    3" lift
    33" tires
    steel brake lines
    manual hubs
    swaybar disconnects... all from Matt

    but I digress. I have had the Amigo lifted for 7 years now. Still have the factory lines. Never did anything to them when I lifted it originally. I am putting on the Indy4x set of lines this week though. My buddy ordered me a set when we did the parts order.

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    oh ok, it's just i want the lift but can't get the brake lines yet, but just wanted to know if its safe with the stock 1s when i get it lifted. thanks guys.

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    So, I only have a slight lift, enough to run a 31.5 inch tire. (Torsion bars were cranked to level it) Will I have a problem with these longer lines? And no, I'm not going to be lifting it anymore so sometime in the future isn't a issue.
    Last edited by rowhard : 02/22/2008 at 05:48 PM Reason: change it
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    Quote Originally Posted by rowhard View Post
    So, I only have a slight lift, enough to run a 31.5 inch tire. (Torsion bars were cranked to level it) Will I have a problem with these longer lines? And no, I'm not going to be lifting it anymore so sometime in the future isn't a issue.
    Shouldn't be a problem, you'll just have a bit more slack.

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    Thats what I'm worried about, possible chaffing or flexing/kinking. Just hoping someone with a non lifted VX would jump in with a 'Ain't no problem' response.

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