[Tx Firefighter]

I've built the same truck a bunch of times basically. All my piles get drop spindles and springs for a total of 4.5 drop in the front. On the 71-72 trucks, that drop causes the brake hoses to be taught. About 15 years ago I mentioned this to Kenny at a swap meet and he showed me the 1 ton hoses. Exact same in all manners as the half ton hoses, except an inch longer. That extra inch gives enough slack to take the hoses out of a bind. Since then every 71-72 front end I've used under a truck, I buy the 1 ton hoses. Problem solved.