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Old 04-12-2013 | 11:39 PM
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Do you need to get extended brake lines for a 3" lift?
Old 04-12-2013 | 11:46 PM
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No. Wrong section
Old 04-13-2013 | 12:11 AM
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^ What he said
Old 04-14-2013 | 01:06 AM
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Maybe. Wrong section
Old 04-14-2013 | 02:20 AM
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Just take the bolts out the brackets that hold them to the frame should give you a couple inches just in case I know mine would stretch tight when fully flexed with no swaybar
Old 04-14-2013 | 03:58 PM
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I came in this thread hoping to see someone attempting to make their own brake lines. I'm disappointed.
Old 04-14-2013 | 06:12 PM
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Use brake hoses off front of a dodge van. They are like 20 inches long. Bolt In swap
Old 07-01-2020 | 03:20 PM
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You need to use an online source like THIS then you can plug in your year and get the complete kit.

Does your XJ have ABS? I just replaced my main line, and found that ordering online for ABS was more difficult (mine has ABS). I was also a bit shocked on the shipping some places wanted. I ended up going to the dealership and got the 1 piece line from the master cylinder union to the rear flex line for $65 or so (I forget the exact amount).

I installed it in all of a few hours taking my sweet time because I was expecting it to be difficult. it was not difficult at all. After loosening the fittings I cut the old one into pieces to make it easy to remove, and then installed the new one. Bled the brakes and was back on the road in no time.

The only "surprise" moment was having to slightly lower the tranny cross member to feed the new line into place. 4 bolts, and that was done.

Unless you don't have the spare time, or the skill I think you are gonna spend unnecessary money taking it to a shop for this job. It is really not that difficult.
Old 07-01-2020 | 04:23 PM
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It's a 7 year old thread. I"m pretty sure it doesn't matter anymore.



Old 07-01-2020 | 08:25 PM
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It's the idiotic layout of this forum.
They append necro threads onto the bottom on active threads
so he replied to the 2nd thread
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Old 07-02-2020 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Jack Pullo
It's the idiotic layout of this forum.
They append necro threads onto the bottom on active threads
so he replied to the 2nd thread
You are correct, I even tried looking for this thread to delete my post when I realized my mistake. For some crazy reason it didnt show up, even when searching my own posts.

I quietly hoped that my mistake would disappear into cyberspace and never bring me the embarrassment of bringing a zombie thread back to life. I knew my hoping would be futile.

Now, how to get all this egg off of my face....
Old 07-02-2020 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Jack Pullo
It's the idiotic layout of this forum.
They append necro threads onto the bottom on active threads
so he replied to the 2nd thread
You can thank IB Automotive for that mess. It wasnt an issue until they updated the forums the other year. I dont know if it was meant for mobile users or what, but PC users such as myself had issues with it. There are two options in the User CP to disable Infinite Scroll, and Related threads. Disable them. I disabled both and all ive seen since when i open a thread is the thread i opened. None of that other crap.

For those interested, go to User CP > Control Panel > Settings & Options > Edit options > Thread Display Options > Disable Inifinite Scroll > Disable Related Threads > Save and exit. Might have to sign out and back in for it to take affect.
Old 07-02-2020 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by fb97xj1
You can thank IB Automotive for that mess. It wasnt an issue until they updated the forums the other year. I dont know if it was meant for mobile users or what, but PC users such as myself had issues with it. There are two options in the User CP to disable Infinite Scroll, and Related threads. Disable them. I disabled both and all ive seen since when i open a thread is the thread i opened. None of that other crap.

For those interested, go to User CP > Control Panel > Settings & Options > Edit options > Thread Display Options > Disable Inifinite Scroll > Disable Related Threads > Save and exit. Might have to sign out and back in for it to take affect.
That may be the most useful post I have ever seen on this forum. Thank you! I have made the changes you suggested!
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Originally Posted by Jack Pullo
It's the idiotic layout of this forum.
They append necro threads onto the bottom on active threads
so he replied to the 2nd thread

Yes, I hate that feature. If i were in any position of authority on this site, I would disable that feature NOW, across the board, for everyone. No question. I would not even take a poll. It is the cause of most of our zombie threads, I think.

The good news is, YOU can individually turn that stupid feature OFF in your own profile. I found it a year or two ago and I'm glad I did!

Go to your Profile, and "Edit Options" (left side), and scroll down to the "Thread Display Options". Now, near the bottom of that section, "Disable Related Threads" Select that, PayPal me twenty bucks, and you'll be good to go!




Disable those stupid zombie making "Related Threads"!

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