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Old 04-05-2012, 11:23 AM
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I've been combing through peoples swaps and haven't found any clear pics of the p/s lines. I'm thinking about using aeroquip -6 lines and fittings to make it as clean as possible.

Anyone got a link of some photos?
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I've been combing through peoples swaps and haven't found any clear pics of the p/s lines. I'm thinking about using aeroquip -6 lines and fittings to make it as clean as possible.

Anyone got a link of some photos?
Go to your local industrial hose vendor. They will be able to make you a very good high pressure, reinforced, rubber hose with AN fittings. The "racing" braided hose can transmit a lot of noise through the power steering system.

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If you are using truck pump, take the fitting out of the back of the pump (1" wrench) and swap it with the one in the origional pump. then the stock A-body power steering hoses screw right in. No need to spend funds.
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Or pick up a grand cherokee steering box.
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Or pick up a grand cherokee steering box.
I did a GC box swap when i did my ls swap, it works great! I just used the tuck pressure hose for the high side and used some -6 an i had left over for the return.
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I'm still running the Abody box. I bought a remanned unit about 3 yrs ago. Can't see replacing it yet.
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I've got a GC box going into it at the same time. I also ordered 2 sets (for some reason) of the lee adapters that press into the box to make them back into the old style inverted flare. I guess i'll wait until the engine i in for the last time and either make up a line or try to match up an oem one that looks like it belongs there.
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I just went out in the garage and took these pic. Not the greatest but may help.
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Here is a picture of my high pressure side, used Russell Fitting and adaper with Russell Teflon SS Braided hose.



Pump with 16mm 0-Ring to AN Adapter


Inverted Flare to AN



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Yeah BC, that's what i'm thinking. That way you can make it a nice length with enough slack for engine movement, but not a huge loop like the other thick rubber press. side hose.
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