1991 Jeep Wrangler brake hoses

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1991 JEEP WRANGLER
6 CYL
4WD
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110,000 MILES

I recently put larger tires on my wrangler (31's) on a 3.5 inch lift. The tires are rubbing up against the brake lines when I turn. What are some options I have in order to fix this?

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008 AT 11:02 AM

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BLACKOP555

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Reroute the brake lines, go to smaller tires.

Or you can choose to go with wheel spacers, not recommended if you buy the cheap ones, get the expensive centric ones and you will be good to go. Also a cool noise when driving.

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Monday, March 15th, 2021 AT 2:38 PM

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Another option - change the rims - the offset on the original rims you have now have the tires too close to the inside of the vehicle. Getting rims with a different offset can either bring the wheels inward or outward depending on what effect you are after.

Call a rim dealer locally and they'll give you all the ins and outs you need to know about that option.

Personally - I would re-route the lines, but. If you went bigger tires. Did you also upgrade the brake system to allow for bigger tires an adjustment needed for stopping power for those bigger heavier tires? Might be something to look into as well.

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Monday, March 15th, 2021 AT 2:38 PM

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