I'm gonna install a spacer with my OME 906 rear shocks.

When I was doing the shock install a few months ago I dropped the rear axle down a bit, but got worried that I was going to put too much strain on the brake line. I ended up not finishing the job myself and just having the front and rear shocks done by the shop.

This time around I'm doing the spacer install myself. I'm wondering - how far down can the axle go before it's dangerous for the brake line? Should I avoid having any tension on the brake line at all?

When trying to do my shocks the first time I left the opposite side tire on (as I read in one of the write ups here) and found that I couldn't get the shock out and couldn't lower the axle enough without putting tension on the brake line.

This time around I'm taking both wheels off and using a jack under the opposite side of the axle.


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No, do not put ANY strain on the flexible brake line. It should be good for full axle droop. You can use a rear brake line from a 2nd gen 4Runner which is 4-6" longer. Should only be $20 from a parts store.