I'm getting all the pieces together and doing research on how to lift my 87 GL and I can't find info on what you guys have done with your brakelines. I've read they need to be lengthened in the rear and that front lines will work for that, but I can't find any details. Do you guys use couplers or unions? what size? anybody have part #'s?

 

Also, in the front, if I disconnect the brakeline from the strut, will it have enough length to work? I've read that these also need to be lengthened, but I also couldn't find details on what was done.

 

I got most, if not all, foreseeable problems figured out like shift linkage, coolant and fuel lines etc., but the brakelines are holding me up.

Edited August 1, 201114 yr by El Presidente

Don't let those pesky brake lines get the better of ya!

 

It's worth it to just do it right the first time. Your brake system is not one you want to cut corners on (read.....SAFETY!!!).

 

On mine (also 6" lift) I removed one front and one rear line, took them to a shop that makes that kinda stuff, and had them make me a set. I think I added like 8" of length, coulda easily been enough if I just had them made up 6" longer. I think the cost was in the $50-$60 range and definitely way worth it.

Also it gave me the opportunity to completely bleed the entire brake system, which couldn't have hurt anything either....

 

Spencer

I agree, brakes aren't anything to cut corners on. I'll have a set made, especially if its only $50-60 bucks:grin:

 

At about 8" extension, do you have any problems with rubbing? Your crossmembers are at 5" right?(I think I asked you before)

 

Josh

My crossmembers are all @ 6", and total lift is about 7" in front and 8" in rear. I have no issues with (the brake lines) rubbing anywhere. Also, in the rear the excess is ziptied to the trailing arms and in the front I've got them ziptied to either the struts or part of the unibody I think??? Can't really remember! Regardless, they are long enough for full travel, either direction, at lock to lock steering either way, and are not in danger of getting hung up in anything. I ziptied them in places to lessen the chance of them getting snagged on anything offroad..

 

Also, if I were to do it all again, I would only lengthen them as much as I'm lifted. IE 5" lift 5" extension etc. I thought I was going to get more travel or something so I had them made a few inches longer.... Not necessary.....

Edited July 13, 201114 yr by obk25xt

Thanks!

 

I'm gonna be running 30X9.50 R15 BFG mud terrains and 235/75/R15 all terrains with 1.25" extend radius rods and 6" of lift at the struts and maybe 5" at the shocks. do you think I'm gonna have to trim fenders?

Thanks!

 

I'm gonna be running 30X9.50 R15 BFG mud terrains and 235/75/R15 all terrains with 1.25" extend radius rods and 6" of lift at the struts and maybe 5" at the shocks. do you think I'm gonna have to trim fenders?

 

Your gonna run different sized tires?!?! WHY???

 

Yes, you will have to do something to the fenders.

Ha!...No, I've got a set of BFG's for playing in the mud and offroad, and a set of all terrains for around town. Your rig inspired me to lift mine, mainly because your running 29's and you don't look top heavy, yet your fenders wells aren't cut to hell. So, at 6" at the strut, am I looking at serious cutting or a little trimming and thumping. I got a Jeep that I hack on and I'm hoping to keep my subaru at least mostly whole....but..honestly, that will probably change..

The only size difference between the two is only 1/2" in height, so there basically the same size. The 30's are at 29.3" and the 235's are at 28.8". I got the all terrains on wider wheels too, to help handling and road manners

Napa sells pre-made brake lines for pretty cheap. Just choose the length and bend them to fit.

Napa sells pre-made brake lines for pretty cheap. Just choose the length and bend them to fit.

 

Thanks, but those are hardlines that napa sells, and I need the soft lines extended. I'm gonna have them custom made:grin:

Gotcha.

Ha!...No, I've got a set of BFG's for playing in the mud and offroad, and a set of all terrains for around town. Your rig inspired me to lift mine, mainly because your running 29's and you don't look top heavy, yet your fenders wells aren't cut to hell. So, at 6" at the strut, am I looking at serious cutting or a little trimming and thumping. I got a Jeep that I hack on and I'm hoping to keep my subaru at least mostly whole....but..honestly, that will probably change..

 

I get the tire size thing now! Thanks for clearin that up .

 

You're probably only looking at minor trimming and thumping, mostly in the front of each of the fenderwells. look closely at the front of mine and you'll see how they are folded up. Also, if you don't do enough the first time you can always do a little more later. It's better to start off easy on the cuting and take a little more as you think its needed.

OK, got it lifted!

 

First...its F-ing huge...I had no it was going to end up this big, but I'm still %110 stoked.

 

Something thats bothering me is the lower radiator hose. I cut the elbow out of a stock hose and it works so far, but where it connects tot he motor at the steel tube is feeling/looking sketchy. I haven't gotten it up and moving, so I don't know if it will hold under pressure.

 

What have you 6" lift guys done for your lower radiator hose?

 

I'll post some pics later, I've been working for 16 hrs. today

Glad to hear you got it up in the air,im ready to see some pics. once I get mine lifted my life long dream will be completed