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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 08:30 PM
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Brake lines

Almost finished with my 6 in lift and have a brake line question. I went with the ss braided hoses extra 6in long do you tie wrap them to something or just let them hang free. I'm afraid I will get a tire into them.

For a 96 f-150
 
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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 11:49 PM
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Brake line from where to where?
 
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 04:25 AM
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Front frame rail to caliper.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 09:19 AM
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i tie wrap them to the shock! it is best so they don't catch on a rock or stump
or something!

but you don't have to!

-cutts-
 
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 12:17 PM
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actually if you look ford actually tied them to the coil spring but I like fishmans Idea better tie it to the shock body.
 
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Will do thanks guys.
 
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