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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 12:48 PM
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Lift done now vacuum lines wont reach

So i have just about finished my lift install pro comp stage II it looks great. but i have the coils cranked up about an inch (its how they came out of the box) and the vacuum lines arnt even close to the hub where they belong. its about 3" away. im not sure what to do or how to fix it i was looking for extensions or longer hoses but i cant seem to find them. any one have any advice?
this is pretty much the only thing that is keeping my from driving it.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 01:17 PM
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go to the auto parts store and either get enough new vacuum line for new runs or get a little bit of new vacuum line with some barbed fxf splicers and make your own extensions....

remember when running the new line or making the extensions you'll need enough to compensate for the axel travel....so what looks like 3" sitting at rest maybe 6"-8" is needed for full travel...
 
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 10:06 PM
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Thanks i was able to find the right hoses they dont sell them fused together like stock but was able to get the right sizes and i just taped them together.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by BuRDeN04FX4
Thanks i was able to find the right hoses they dont sell them fused together like stock but was able to get the right sizes and i just taped them together.
Why cobb it, when you can do it easily and correctly?

Did you read the post above, about using these:



They only cost a buck or two for a set of 4. You can get a pack of 5 plastic ones too for like $1.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 10:33 PM
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Why cobb it, when you can do it easily and correctly?

Did you read the post above, about using these:



They only cost a buck or two for a set of 4. You can get a pack of 5 plastic ones too for like $1.
I think what he meant is two lines attached to each other that run parallel. Not taping them end to end.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 09:39 AM
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Correct pizzaman. completely new hoses
 
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 11:40 PM
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I just unbuttoned one of the factory holders and ran it down to the hubs. I secured everything back with zip ties. 15K on the lift with no issues.
 
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