4" lift ? about drive shafts

[chingadera]

If I was to use a 4" lift would I need to lengthen my drive shafts or would they be ok? I do not intend the lift for massive articulation it is just a cosmetic upgrade on a explorer that sees only flat lands in Texas.

 

[FROADER]

Yours will be fine.

 

[chingadera]

What about brake lines. I dont see them in the 4" kits but I was thinking that thats quit a bit of lift to not have them. Do I need them and were do I get them I cant seem to find them anywhere?

 

[DeRocha]

What about brake lines. I dont see them in the 4" kits but I was thinking that thats quit a bit of lift to not have them. Do I need them and were do I get them I cant seem to find them anywhere?

You will need extended brake hoses for a 4" lift. Superlift and Skyjacker make them. There are a number of specialty shops that custom make brake hoses to any spec (but they can be $$$). Also some members have used longer brake hoses from other vehicles, so many solutions exist.

 

[sn0border88]

I got my brake lines custom made while I waited at a shop. $50 for 3 ft long lines, braided stainless. Thats he best way to do it imo.

 

[karl_burns]

I put on 3" lift spindles and SOA'd the rear. Then needed a longer driveshaft...
Karl

 

[mrboyle]

With the Sport you may need a longer drive shaft. The only way to know for sure is to install the lift and check your old driveshaft for fit.