47-55.1 What power steering hoses are you using? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Second Series · 09-23-2021, 03:43 PM

I have power steering from an ’88 GMC and trying to route the power steering lines. The modern lines have a hard line that curves forward and back. In the ’47 they won’t fit like that without cutting the inner fender. I need lines that go straight back. Do these hydraulic lines need to have some length of hard line? Why is there that much hard line?
I believe I need metric fittings. I found some universal hose kits, but they don’t specify fitting size.
I’m considering taking my hoses and have them modified, or make new ones to fit. Thought I’d ask here what you have done?

09-23-2021, 03:43 PM	#1
Second Series Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Tukwila Washington Posts: 392	What power steering hoses are you using? I have power steering from an ’88 GMC and trying to route the power steering lines. The modern lines have a hard line that curves forward and back. In the ’47 they won’t fit like that without cutting the inner fender. I need lines that go straight back. Do these hydraulic lines need to have some length of hard line? Why is there that much hard line? I believe I need metric fittings. I found some universal hose kits, but they don’t specify fitting size. I’m considering taking my hoses and have them modified, or make new ones to fit. Thought I’d ask here what you have done? Attached Images __________________ '47 Panel to '88 K2500 Frame Swap Mechanical Speedometer Drive Solution 1947.2 1 ton Chevy Panel 1955.2 Chevy 6700 Bus/RV 1990 Chevy K1500



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