mramirez949 Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Finally got my engine up n running just one minor thing stopping me, powersteering hoses. I wad going to try and just make some out of some hose i used for my fuel lines but it’s working pressure is too low. so if anyone knows of some hoses i can get from the auto parts store that will fit the stock truck pump and then onto my jeep Cherokee steering box. i know both use the same metric o ring fittings and all that i just want a hose that’s gonna fit nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 I know our local NAPA stores around here make up hydraulic lines how ever you need them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Also, if you do some research on the ls1 site, there is a place that sells fittings that lets you use your stock hoses with the o-ring/metric steering box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackhawk Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 I used the line from a ~1985 Monte Carlo SS. That's with the LM7 steering pump, JGC steering box, and slightly modified mounting (ICT Billet accessory mounts). The local stores here would make hydraulic hoses, but nothing with steel lines. They're catering more to the farmers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 If you swap out the nut/fitting with one from a Monte SS (g-body) on the back of the p/s pump that would work also. I have done a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackhawk Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 I assume he's running a metric pump since he said the truck pump, so no switching needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 I make them out of PTFE line and fittings, look on Summits site. I have done 2 so far and no leaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackhawk Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 Just make sure it's rated for power steering, a lot of the braided hose out there isn't rated for brake or power steering pressures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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