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Extended brake lines needed?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by guswiggins, Jan 3, 2024.

  1. Jan 3, 2024 at 10:43 AM
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    I have a 2013 4runner on a 3in rough country lift kit right now and was wanting to add 1/2in or 3/4in front lean spacers on each of the front struts to make it sit dead level. I was wondering if it is still safe to keep my stock brake lines or if I need to get extended ones. thanks
     
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  2. Jan 3, 2024 at 11:05 AM
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    The front brake lines aren't affected by the lift height. Look at how they're routed and you'll see. A solid axle like the rear would need longer ones if lifted too much.
     
  3. Jan 3, 2024 at 12:52 PM
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    Which 3" lift kit do you have installed now, the puck top plate spacers or the "N3" spring/shock assemblies?
     
  4. Jan 3, 2024 at 2:03 PM
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    this is the one I have
     
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    To achieve 1/2" side to side level you'll only need 1/4" spacer.

    FYI. With 3" of lift you should add upper control arms. Also rear brake line extensions. Both can be found at wheelers offroad. Or jba uca.
     
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    so a 1/2in lean spacer would lift it 3/4in in the front?
     
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    Yes you don't put a spacer equal to the amount of lean you have.

    Its going to lean the other way.
     
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    It would lift it between 3/4" and 1".

    As for the brake hoses. Jack up the vehicle by the frame so the front suspension is in full droop. Steer full lock left and right and see how tight the hoses are stretched. If they are already tight now, adding a top plate spacer would make it worse. At 11 years old, might as well replace them.

    All-Pro braided lines have been reliable in my Tacoma.
     
  9. Jan 4, 2024 at 6:38 AM
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    let me rephrase this. I was going to get 2 lean spacers and put one on each Sturt to lift my car 3/4in
     
  10. Jan 4, 2024 at 7:32 AM
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    Yes, you can do that, and you don't need to change the brake lines.
     

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