BroncoII w/ body lift Question....what rad hose??

ragajungle · Nov 9, 2010

I have a 3in body lift and am trying to replace my upper rad hose. I bought an OEM one and it doesn't fit at all... Tried a different parts house same thing -- no dice. What year/model hose will fit with my truck.

Thanks,
Mike

adsm08 · Nov 9, 2010

Early Explorer maybe?

ragajungle · Nov 18, 2010

Adms08 thanks, I have a 94 EX and it looks like it might fit but when I put it on mine it binds on one of the bends and I am afraid it will rub on my CAI...

Bump any one have any more ideas?

whocares · Nov 18, 2010

In some of the different swaps I have done over the years I have bent a coathanger in the rough shape of the hose I needed. Take that to the parts store and browse through their hose selection. You will be able to find what you need that way.

Twister · Nov 18, 2010

i think the parts stores, at least the ones around me sell a universal bendy radiator house.

here the link to the one i was talking about

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/pa...hByPartNumber=true&itemIdentifier=883512_0_0_

something like that might work

Shran · Nov 18, 2010

I would also suggest a universal flex hose. Or the coat hanger trick. I had to use a flex hose for the lower on my 302 swap.

xkotyx · Nov 18, 2010

do the flex hose's work pretty good? seem durable?

Shran · Nov 18, 2010

Yeah they work great. Probably way more durable than your standard hose. The name is misleading though, they look like you could tie them in knots but they're actually pretty stiff.

85_Ranger4x4 · Nov 18, 2010

Shran said:
Yeah they work great. Probably way more durable than your standard hose. The name is misleading though, they look like you could tie them in knots but they're actually pretty stiff.

But they don't pinch off when you flex them like a normal hose.

ragajungle · Nov 19, 2010

I guess I will have to try the flex hose then.. I was/am skeptical b/c it looks too rigid - like it would put pressure on the upper rad inlet.

BroncoII w/ body lift Question....what rad hose??

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