Steel Braided Brakes

[GreatDaneHummer]

I am going to replace my brake lines with Steel Braided ones to give a little more room for the 1" body lift. Later on I would like to do the Thor Parts SAS which if I understand correct it comes to just about a 6" lift over stock. I can order ones between 1"-6" longer to OEM. Is there any reason not to just go with the 6" longer ones now? Will it hurt anything to have extra?

 

[alrock]

Longer brake lines, if not properly secured, can rub against other components and wear through. We removed the s/s lines from Bigunit's new-to-him T and went back to OEM as the lines were nearly perforated.

 

[digglesworth]

Crown is another place to source the lines as well... CJ hooked me up with some extended lines for the rear when we did my soa... I cut a piece of rubber tubing and ziptied it around where the lines might possibly rub the edge of the gas tank skid. The fronts have been fine...

 

[4speedfunk]

I get my brake lines made by a local hydraulic line shop. They have the special crimping tools, fittings, and vinyl-coated hose in several colors. Check locally...there's nothing special about them.
Stock lines are plenty long...except for the rears at the diff. I know of several guys that have out-drooped the stock ones. A body lift has no bearing on the flexible hoses (they originate on the frame).