89pathy3L Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 It was brought to my attention that in order to lift my stock 88 xe i'd have to lengthen the brake lines and other issues like that otherwise it would cause obvious adverse effects. Is this true? Can I do a lift of 3 or less and leave everything the same as far as brake lines and such. Does it make a difference if i do a body lift verse a susp lift concerning these issues? Thanks for helping a noob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastpath Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 suspension lifts dont require any modifications. body lifts do i believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Body lifts require some changing of the radiator hoses and fittings (usually), bumper relocation, and I think a steering shaft extension. I don't remember anyone saying anything about brake line problems with their lifts, but then again I don't remember too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 with the BL you will need to "stretch" the coils out but its not a big deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 BOTH BL and an SL more than 3" will reqire extended parking brake lines. MY 3" lift I used 26" socks and @ full drop I needed to relocate my e-brake mounts 1" lower as well as make a tab to move the Rear brake t-fitting up 1" from the axle. if you use 24" shocks (normal for 3" lift) you will not need this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87pathy Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 i had to change the fuel filler hose. had to loosen and rotate the lower rad hose to get the kink out.. no other issues and nothing else had to be changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 i didnt extend my ebrake cable...just adjusted it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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