What Are Sectioned Lines and How Do They Make Installation Easier?

For many self-installers, the prospect of replacing a fuel or brake line seems like a daunting DIY job. Traditionally, the task meant wrestling with ten-foot-long rigid tubes, dropping fuel tanks, or even removing the rear axle just to get the new line into place.

LinesToGo changed the game. Our sectioned line design transforms a hard-to-manage repair into a manageable afternoon project. Here is a look at what sectioned lines are and why they are the preferred choice for home mechanics.

What Exactly are Sectioned Lines?

Standard OEM lines are often long (commonly 10 ft or more), one-piece units installed at the factory before the vehicle body is even mated to the chassis. Installing them is a cinch at the factory, but a nightmare in your driveway. Replacing them with an identical one-piece unit is nearly impossible without the use of a professional shop and equipment. LinesToGo solves this by breaking these long, cumbersome tubes into shorter, manageable segments:

• Each section is CNC pre-bent to match the factory specifications exactly.
• The segments connect using high-quality fittings or flexible hoses, ensuring a leak-free seal.
• Most sections are available in 304L stainless steel, which is extremely rust- and corrosion-resistant.

Pass-Through Installation: No Lift Required

One of the biggest hurdles in line replacement is the perceived need for a vehicle lift to gain enough clearance for a full-length line (more on myth-busting that idea here). Because LinesToGo products come in sections, you can perform the repair right in your driveway using basic jack stands - no need for expensive garage equipment.

• Sectioned lines allow you to easily route the lines through tight gaps between the frame and the body.
• Most installs can be handled with a few common wrenches and standard DIY equipment.
• Because you aren't fighting a massive piece of metal, the job is safer and reduces the risk of damaging other underbody components or your new lines.

Avoid Removing Major Components

The nightmare of traditional line replacement without sectioned lines can involve hours of labor just to move things out of the way. With a pre-bent, sectioned design, you can usually avoid the most difficult teardown steps.

• Keep the Tank in Place: In many cases, our sectioned fuel lines allow for installation without removing the fuel tank.
• Skip the Axle Drop: You can often route brake lines without having to drop the rear axle or remove the truck bed.
• OE Clip Integration: Our sections are designed to snap directly into your existing factory clips for a clean, secure fit.

Pro Tip: Accessing the connections at the top of the fuel pump module may require moving the fuel tank, but you don't always have to completely remove it from the vehicle. Oftentimes you can safely support the tank with a jack and just lower it a few inches - just enough to reach in and disconnect the lines.

Pro Tip for Truck Owners: If you are working on a pickup truck, it may be easier to unbolt and lift or tilt the truck bed to access the top of the fuel tank, completely bypassing the need to drain and drop a heavy fuel tank from underneath.

Why DIYers Choose LinesToGo Sectioned Lines

The primary benefit of the sectioned line design is the massive saving on labor costs. When you don't have to outsource the job to an expensive garage, you keep hundreds of dollars in your pocket. And you don’t have to wait for an opening in the shop schedule; you can get your vehicle back on the road the same day.

All kits feature color-coded connections to ensure you’re putting the right pieces together. Our stainless-steel lines are designed to last the life of the vehicle, meaning this is the last time you’ll ever have to do this repair.

Replacing your vehicle's lines doesn't have to be a nightmare. By choosing LinesToGo sectioned lines, you eliminate the need for a professional lift, avoid the headache of removing major components like fuel tanks, and enjoy the ease of a snake-through installation.

Whether you are dealing with rusted fuel lines or failing brake lines, our pre-bent, sectioned kits ensure a perfect fit every time. Get in touch to order your sectioned brake, fuel, or transmission lines today.