Extended Brake Hoses
With the 2" lift and sway bar disconnects, I didn't want to risk using the stock brake hoses as they might
be too short during extension and break. Aftermarket hoses only come in lengths for 4" and 6" lifts - these
would be too long for my application. I found some info from the message boards over at the now defunct, jeepweb, on using
brake hoses from a Ford pickup. The info was a bit sketchy so I had the guys at NAPA double check the
compatibility for me. Sure enough these hoses fit, and they're listed as being about 4" longer than stock,
but it looks like they're more like 2-3" longer. One note - the hole on the brake hose that bolts to the
caliper is larger than the factory brake hose hole. I used new copper washers for the new hoses, and
everything worked fine. I used 2 of NAPA part number 36931.