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i need help finding a lower radiator hose for an 89 5.0 swap with a ford explorer hd radiator? links and pictures would be greatly appreciated...
lower and upper radiator hoses?
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I made mine, I think. likely just trimmed a stock hose- it would have been from the ranger, a Lincoln Mark VII or an F150.
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This was one of the problem areas I ran into as well. I ended up having to use a flex hose. I could not get a regular hose to make the bends I needed without collapsing. Here are a few photos of mine. I hope this helps.
http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/album.php?albumid=287&pictureid=1417
http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/album.php?albumid=184&pictureid=962
http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/album.php?albumid=287&pictureid=1417
http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/album.php?albumid=184&pictureid=962
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Mine:
Looks like it's one piece, not spliced, so it's probably my stock '97 Ranger 4.0 hose.
Top one is a Mustang, but we spliced the center of it for looks. It fit okay only trimming the rad end for length.
Looks like it's one piece, not spliced, so it's probably my stock '97 Ranger 4.0 hose.
Top one is a Mustang, but we spliced the center of it for looks. It fit okay only trimming the rad end for length.
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I used the factory hoses from a 96 V8 explorer with the HD radiator from a 97 Ranger with a 4.0l V6. They fit just like they were made for this conversion and clear everything perfect. I dont have any of the lower hose but I will try and get a couple for you.
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Mike, are you using the two piece lower hose, with the adapter in it?
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i used the mustang upper and that worked great but the lower one is giving me some trouble i tried a flex hose but it hangs down way to low? any help?
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I'll try to to find the part number, but I used a one piece lower from car quest. just needed trimmed to length at the rad end.
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thanks everone i ended up using a metal flex hose abit expensive but it turned out great
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Hey Teddy,
No I am not using that as it wouldnt fit. Teddy them pics that you added of your truck look great nice job. I plan on making mine that clean when ever I get it completely done.
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