Prebent brake lines for a 87 R30 long bed regular cab?

[Gremy170]

Does anyone know of a company that has pre bent brake lines for an 87 R30, regular cab long bed 1 ton? Not a Dually. Havning trouble finding an option available, plenty for dually's. Even if I can get the fronts already bend and get sticks to form the rear would be a step in the right direction. Thanks!

 

[Rickf]

I am not an expert, I would think the wheelbase would be more important than the number of tires. Pre-bent lines can be tricky to install unless on a bare frame and the longer ones are sometimes bent in half for shipping. Why not buy or rent a flaring tool and coils of tubing, it is a DIY project?

 

[Gremy170]

Thanks Rickf. I was thinking that it would just be easier to get pre-bent lines versus bending etc myself. This truck has been sitting up North in my parents barn for the past 25 years and it's time to get it running again so it can be enjoyed. This was the other reason for trying to find something pre-bent thinking that it would be a faster installation given the time restrictions when I make the trip.

I've ran lines on an old 49 ford f1 years ago with a bender and straight pipe but never used coils. Maybe coils are the way to go.

 

[Old Guy Bill]

Are you sure they’re different between the two?
I’m not certain but the dually set might work on a single rear also.
Call Inline Tube, there’s a reason they don’t list it

 

[mlsceo]

I've bent up my own lines from straight. Not difficult if you take your time and work carefully.

 

[Gremy170]

Thanks

Are you sure they’re different between the two?
I’m not certain but the dually set might work on a single rear also.
Call Inline Tube, there’s a reason they don’t list it

I do not know if there is a difference and really need to do a little research and see if I can find any diagrams for each to compare. I keep kicking it around and think it may work. The fronts should be the same and I would be surprised if the rear would be different. It might be worth the chance to purchase the kit knowing that I may have to make a modification at the rear. I spoke to Inline twice and each time I don't know that I had the "right" person that could look beyond the computer screen.

 

[Gremy170]

I've bent up my own lines from straight. Not difficult if you take your time and work carefully.

Absolutely. Ultimately, I would prefer to avoid bending from straight for this project. I have never worked with the coils and may go this route if I can't get a pre-bent kit. I'm really thinking (like Old Bill mentioned above) that I could probably go with a dually set and then maybe get creative if needed

 

[Rusty Nail]

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