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: brake hoses before front suspension ??


mark2002
Mar 14th, 04, 7:36 PM
I'm about ready to do the front suspension on my 69, after months of compiling parts. I have new BB front springs, new shocks, and suspension kit from Ground Up that includeds upper & lower ball joints, control arm bushings, tie rod ends, and more...
My Chevelle has front drum brakes on it (for now), and I have a set of steel braided hoses that I want to install to help it stop.
My question is, will I be doing double work if I install the steel hoses now, and wait a few weeks to do the ball joints and suspension? Will I have to redisconnect the brake hoses?
Thanks in advance !
By the way ......295/50/15's fit on 15x8s very nicely with 4.5" backspacing, and stock new shocks and rear springs.

Dave
Mar 15th, 04, 12:44 AM
I'd wait and do it all at once. you would'nt have to disconnect them, but it's a whole lot easier if you do. Dave

mark2002
Mar 20th, 04, 10:11 PM
Since this is my first time doing ball joints and control arm bushings, the easier I can make it, the better. Thanks.