replace metal power steering lines with steel braided?
#1
replace metal power steering lines with steel braided?
Need some advice. I bought an Incon TT kit but it didn't come with the replacement rack/pinion power steering lines. Would it be ok to replace those with steel braided line or will my steering be mushy? In the picture I need these to come straight down, this is where the intake pipe for the turbo comes thru where it is circled. Any advice is appreciated!!
#2
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You can't use ordinary rubber line with the steel braiding for power steering (like high pressure fuel line). You must use teflon lines with the steel braids, or have a place make you the proper "rubber" lines (like a big rig truck repair place).
Even high pressure fuel lines are nowhere near strong enough for power steering hoses.
For the return side, you don't need a high pressure line.
Even high pressure fuel lines are nowhere near strong enough for power steering hoses.
For the return side, you don't need a high pressure line.
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Need some advice. I bought an Incon TT kit but it didn't come with the replacement rack/pinion power steering lines. Would it be ok to replace those with steel braided line or will my steering be mushy? In the picture I need these to come straight down, this is where the intake pipe for the turbo comes thru where it is circled. Any advice is appreciated!!
Andrew
#4
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You need specialty fittings too. They are not NPT there, but I believe have an o-ring on the end which seals in the bottom of the bore.
BTW - aeroquip and others do sell hose and ends for high pressure power steering. I bought some recently for my hydroboost install, which works off of power steering pump and is inline before the steering rack itself. They sell cloth braided line with a very heavy wall and special fittings which you can assemble yourself. They are AN thread and 37 degree sealing surface. It is possible perhaps you can buy an adapter with the oring seal on the rack and a -6 on the other. Then you can build your own soft lines. Earls and Aeroquip and other major hose brands sell the high pressure compatible lines. They don't have to be teflon lined and braided stainless.
Doug
BTW - aeroquip and others do sell hose and ends for high pressure power steering. I bought some recently for my hydroboost install, which works off of power steering pump and is inline before the steering rack itself. They sell cloth braided line with a very heavy wall and special fittings which you can assemble yourself. They are AN thread and 37 degree sealing surface. It is possible perhaps you can buy an adapter with the oring seal on the rack and a -6 on the other. Then you can build your own soft lines. Earls and Aeroquip and other major hose brands sell the high pressure compatible lines. They don't have to be teflon lined and braided stainless.
Doug
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#5
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All of the fitting companies offer the required adapter fittings. Depending on the steering box and pump they will be inverted flare or metric "O"ring. The pressure side must be teflex the return can be regular braided hose.
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Need some advice. I bought an Incon TT kit but it didn't come with the replacement rack/pinion power steering lines. Would it be ok to replace those with steel braided line or will my steering be mushy? In the picture I need these to come straight down, this is where the intake pipe for the turbo comes thru where it is circled. Any advice is appreciated!!
#7
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These are the power steering compatible hoses from earls. http://www.bakerprecision.com/earls6.htm
Here are aeroquip. Basically the same thing. Ends are an steel not AL M
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Aeroqu...Per-Ft,58.html
Here are aeroquip. Basically the same thing. Ends are an steel not AL M
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Aeroqu...Per-Ft,58.html
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In other words, those hard lines aren't AN from the factory...
Andrew
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The fittings that go into your rack are OEM o-ring style fittings. You need to obtain adapters that go from the o-ring fittings to AN (JIC). You said that one of the was 14mmx1.5...
So you need to get 14mmx1.5 o-ring to AN-6 adapters. Then you can make any style of hose that you want using the appropriate style hose and AN-6 (JIC) fittings...
Does that make sense?
Andrew
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I think we are talking about different things...
The fittings that go into your rack are OEM o-ring style fittings. You need to obtain adapters that go from the o-ring fittings to AN (JIC). You said that one of the was 14mmx1.5...
So you need to get 14mmx1.5 o-ring to AN-6 adapters. Then you can make any style of hose that you want using the appropriate style hose and AN-6 (JIC) fittings...
Does that make sense?
Andrew
The fittings that go into your rack are OEM o-ring style fittings. You need to obtain adapters that go from the o-ring fittings to AN (JIC). You said that one of the was 14mmx1.5...
So you need to get 14mmx1.5 o-ring to AN-6 adapters. Then you can make any style of hose that you want using the appropriate style hose and AN-6 (JIC) fittings...
Does that make sense?
Andrew
#17
Ok, let me explain it more thorough. I have an Incon twin turbo kit. With this kit you have to relocate the stainless steel power steering lines on the rack to accommodate the inlet pipe for the turbo (refer to photo). Every time I try to ask questions on this everyone thinks I'm talking about the rubber/steel lines from the power steering reservoir to the rack. I know where the inverted lines that screw into the rack are 14mm x 1.5. I'm asking if anyone knows what the other end size is. It's not a -6 or -4 its some off the wall 7/16 or 3/8 JIC. Any help is appreciated!
#19
I don't know why you're so confused, I said the opposite end of the inverted flare. My finger is pointing right at it, I hope I have clarified this. I'm asking what size is this....it's not -6 or -4 AN and I've tried a 3/8 and a 7/16 B-nut....and try to have a little more patience. Anyone can be rude or flex their internet muscles but I would rather have you not respond if you can't show a little respect.
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I don't know why you're so confused, I said the opposite end of the inverted flare. My finger is pointing right at it, I hope I have clarified this. I'm asking what size is this....it's not -6 or -4 AN and I've tried a 3/8 and a 7/16 B-nut....and try to have a little more patience. Anyone can be rude or flex their internet muscles but I would rather have you not respond if you can't show a little respect.
Andrew