Power steering hose?
- mickphatmac
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Power steering hose?
Looking to buy the closest High Pressure hose that will attach from my Explorer power steering pump ('01) down to my 4x4x2 box.
Any specific part numbers and pieces appreciated!
I'm not looking to make my own if I can help it.
....also not looking to buy a $75 dollar hose + shipping from Bronco Vendor! sorry
Any specific part numbers and pieces appreciated!
I'm not looking to make my own if I can help it.
....also not looking to buy a $75 dollar hose + shipping from Bronco Vendor! sorry
1968 3.5" Lift on 31's Front serpentine belt ViperBuilt 4x4x2 PS C4 '66 Speedo '66 Horn Button- STROPPE goodies: Steering Wheel, Roll Bar, Cactus Smasher
SOLD :(1972 Explorer Sport - '66 Eyebrow Grill - '66 Speedometer - Stroppe Steering Wheel - Stroppe RollBar - ViperBuilt C4
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Re: Power steering hose?
I don't know anyone that makes the specific hose. When I originally set up my hydroboost I had hoses made at the Parker Store. I know they have the fitting for the 4x4x2 box and should have the fitting for the Explorer pump. If there is one near you maybe check them out.
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Re: Power steering hose?
I always make my hoses from stainless covered teflon and AN fittings. You will need an adapter for the pump from Wild Horses.
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Re: Power steering hose?
Viperwolf1 wrote:I always make my hoses from stainless covered teflon and AN fittings. You will need an adapter for the pump from Wild Horses.
And with using anfittingsdirect.com it can be fairly cheap. Thats how I plumbed all my fuel and power steering.
Rob
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04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine
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Re: Power steering hose?
ZOSO wrote:Viperwolf1 wrote:I always make my hoses from stainless covered teflon and AN fittings. You will need an adapter for the pump from Wild Horses.
And with using anfittingsdirect.com it can be fairly cheap. Thats how I plumbed all my fuel and power steering.
Soooo... I wonder what a screenshot of the exact hose I need to order would look like???
(or how to word the order?)
1968 3.5" Lift on 31's Front serpentine belt ViperBuilt 4x4x2 PS C4 '66 Speedo '66 Horn Button- STROPPE goodies: Steering Wheel, Roll Bar, Cactus Smasher
SOLD :(1972 Explorer Sport - '66 Eyebrow Grill - '66 Speedometer - Stroppe Steering Wheel - Stroppe RollBar - ViperBuilt C4
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Re: Power steering hose?
YouΓÇÖll need length, hose diameter (likely 3/8), end angles like straight, 45 or 90, and then fitting size, most of us use AN-6 sometimes called JIC-6. The end angles will need to be lined up as most high pressure hose will not allow a twist in the line over a short distance.
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Re: Power steering hose?
This is the fitting for the pump.
https://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/F ... wer_O-Ring
Fittings sizes for the 4x4x2 box are on this diagram. You'll need to figure what angle fittings & hose length will work between the pump & box, this one shows saginaw pump, Superduty h-boost, and cooler in the mix.
anfittingsdirect.com is good stuff & quick to ship.
https://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/F ... wer_O-Ring
Fittings sizes for the 4x4x2 box are on this diagram. You'll need to figure what angle fittings & hose length will work between the pump & box, this one shows saginaw pump, Superduty h-boost, and cooler in the mix.
anfittingsdirect.com is good stuff & quick to ship.
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Re: Power steering hose?
I appreciate everybodyΓÇÖs help and as you can see, I obviously have zero knowledge about fittings!!!!!!!!!
OK, letΓÇÖs pretend IΓÇÖm ordering...
I need a (-6 X 16MM X 1.5 LOWER O-RING adapter from Wild Horses) and for my hose I need a Female -6AN with a 90┬░ bend from the power steering pump with 27ΓÇ¥ of 3/8ΓÇ¥ HP hose into a 45┬░ angle into the PS gear with a Fenale -6AN and a 1/2-20ΓÇ¥ to -6AN adapter?
Am I close?
OK, letΓÇÖs pretend IΓÇÖm ordering...
I need a (-6 X 16MM X 1.5 LOWER O-RING adapter from Wild Horses) and for my hose I need a Female -6AN with a 90┬░ bend from the power steering pump with 27ΓÇ¥ of 3/8ΓÇ¥ HP hose into a 45┬░ angle into the PS gear with a Fenale -6AN and a 1/2-20ΓÇ¥ to -6AN adapter?
Am I close?
1968 3.5" Lift on 31's Front serpentine belt ViperBuilt 4x4x2 PS C4 '66 Speedo '66 Horn Button- STROPPE goodies: Steering Wheel, Roll Bar, Cactus Smasher
SOLD :(1972 Explorer Sport - '66 Eyebrow Grill - '66 Speedometer - Stroppe Steering Wheel - Stroppe RollBar - ViperBuilt C4
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Re: Power steering hose?
That make sense to me. From what I've read, source your hose & hose fittings from the same manufacturer. There is some variance of hoses/fittings between brands. So if you use the fittings below from andirect, use their hose, not aeroquip hose. The WH fitting at the pump, and aeroquip fitting at the box are fine.
http://www.anfittingsdirect.com/an-fitt ... a96214914c
http://www.anfittingsdirect.com/an-fitt ... a96214914c
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aer-fbm2963
Also, I read DO NOT use aluminum fittings on high pressure PS lines, they will crack under the pressure. Stick with steel.
http://www.anfittingsdirect.com/an-fitt ... a96214914c
http://www.anfittingsdirect.com/an-fitt ... a96214914c
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aer-fbm2963
Also, I read DO NOT use aluminum fittings on high pressure PS lines, they will crack under the pressure. Stick with steel.
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74-AWB 98", ZF5, Atlas4, HP609s, ARBs, 37's, 3.5" lift-5.5" front coil springs, Tahoe rear springs, EFI 302, h-boost, 4x4x2 hyrdo assist, custom dash & gauges
72 U15- Explorer Sport-Candyapple Red (1 of 141)
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Re: Power steering hose?
BC Broncos will make you a line with the correct fittings. Just call them and tell them what you have. They made mine and they are nice.
TJ
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Re: Power steering hose?
I don't think you can buy one for less then $70 dollars anywhere. Stock lines can be that much.
TJ
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F. Scott Fitzgerald
1974 Ford Bronco 3 1/2 inch James Duff lift ,2 inch body lift, 351w Explorer EFI, Viper built c4, Viper built Dana 20 with wildhorses twin stick, Kinder built Dana 44 with 4.56 gears disc brakes aussie locker and knuckle over conversion, Kinder built 9 inch with grizzly locker 31 spline axles and 4.56 gear
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F. Scott Fitzgerald
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Re: Power steering hose?
cpldavis37 wrote:BC Broncos will make you a line with the correct fittings. Just call them and tell them what you have. They made mine and they are nice.
Good to know...Good info!
1968 3.5" Lift on 31's Front serpentine belt ViperBuilt 4x4x2 PS C4 '66 Speedo '66 Horn Button- STROPPE goodies: Steering Wheel, Roll Bar, Cactus Smasher
SOLD :(1972 Explorer Sport - '66 Eyebrow Grill - '66 Speedometer - Stroppe Steering Wheel - Stroppe RollBar - ViperBuilt C4
SOLD :(1972 Explorer Sport - '66 Eyebrow Grill - '66 Speedometer - Stroppe Steering Wheel - Stroppe RollBar - ViperBuilt C4
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Re: Power steering hose?
Getting closer...
2 AN fittings and the adapter fot the 4x4x2 PS Gear
2 AN fittings and the adapter fot the 4x4x2 PS Gear
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1968 3.5" Lift on 31's Front serpentine belt ViperBuilt 4x4x2 PS C4 '66 Speedo '66 Horn Button- STROPPE goodies: Steering Wheel, Roll Bar, Cactus Smasher
SOLD :(1972 Explorer Sport - '66 Eyebrow Grill - '66 Speedometer - Stroppe Steering Wheel - Stroppe RollBar - ViperBuilt C4
SOLD :(1972 Explorer Sport - '66 Eyebrow Grill - '66 Speedometer - Stroppe Steering Wheel - Stroppe RollBar - ViperBuilt C4