I have a '80 CJ7 and just added a 4" suspension lift from "Rough Country". I bought this kit with the shocks but no brake lines. The original rubber brake hoses should probably be replaced and I've seen some kits that offer the longer hoses for front and back. Does anybody have expereince with this? I'm wondering if the lift will result in more flex on the axle and damage to the brake lines and hoses. 
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I have had my 4" lift and 1.5" shackles on for about 3 years with the stock break lines, with no problems...You just have to bend them alittle. I bought the line when I put the lift on, just never installed them. The right thing to do would be replace them.....Which I will be doing when I go SOA in the next month or so.
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I had the same lift on the same jeep.. I liked it. I did choose to install longer brakes lines. Not at first but I did get around to putting them on.
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I think you can get brake lines from a chevy truck that will be longer and work. I forget what year it is though.
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if its an 80 it prob need new ones anyway i just put 4in on my 79 & it neeed them might as well do it while your in there
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There is a post on another board and can be found on the internet that gives Raybestos part numbers for longer brake line hoses. I'm going on a wheelin' trip next weekend and really need to check this out. if I were to rip out one of these lines it could be a little bit of a problem because I have to drive the Jeep home. Won't be home this weekend either!
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