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99-LS1-SS · 10-15-2011, 12:22 PM

I purchased a set of brake hoses from NAPA a while back. I have since installed 2" lowered spindles. I've just replaced all of the front hard lines and when I went to hook the front hoses up to the hard lines the hoses have less play than I would like. I'm worried that it will tear the hoses when I hit a large bump if I leave them like that.

Has anyone else had this issue and if so how did you resolve it?

*EDIT* This is a 1972 2wd Blazer.

Thanks.

mcmlxix · 10-16-2011, 01:48 AM

Jack up the truck by the engine crossmember and cycle the suspension. I dont think the 2" drop should have that great of an effect to warrant new flex lines.

YBNORML · 10-16-2011, 12:30 PM

Can you post some pics? Then I can compare with my 72-2wd. It has 2" drop spindles and 3" coils but should still be similar.
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10-15-2011, 12:22 PM	#1
99-LS1-SS Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oak Ridge NC Posts: 957	Issue with lowered spindles and brake hoses... I purchased a set of brake hoses from NAPA a while back. I have since installed 2" lowered spindles. I've just replaced all of the front hard lines and when I went to hook the front hoses up to the hard lines the hoses have less play than I would like. I'm worried that it will tear the hoses when I hit a large bump if I leave them like that. Has anyone else had this issue and if so how did you resolve it? EDIT This is a 1972 2wd Blazer. Thanks.

10-16-2011, 01:48 AM	#2
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: Issue with lowered spindles and brake hoses... Jack up the truck by the engine crossmember and cycle the suspension. I dont think the 2" drop should have that great of an effect to warrant new flex lines. __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

10-16-2011, 12:30 PM	#3
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: Issue with lowered spindles and brake hoses... Can you post some pics? Then I can compare with my 72-2wd. It has 2" drop spindles and 3" coils but should still be similar. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67



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