rad hose question?

[dakal]

i have converted my 88mj to a open system. someone here posted the part # of the lower radiator hose. also what years of jeep the hose was used for.

thank you

 

:bowdown: ahead of time.

[ParadiseMJ]

I don't have a part number, but I've always just gone into the parts store and asked for a lower rad hose. They've always fixed me right up. As far as years go, I believe they're all the same 84-90 and beyond. Don't know too much about the years beyond 96.

 

You will hear that the earlier models have a spring in them to keep them from collapsing under suction stress. I have been to the dealership (two of them) and was told they don't make them like that anymore. If you're concerned about the spring, re-use your old one if possible. Just ask for a Gates or Goodyear hose. Buy the more expensive one.

[dakal]

my problem is space. with the hydroboost there isn't much room. the 87 to 90 won't work with the open and the parts store says there are two different ones from then on.

[ParadiseMJ]

...with the hydroboost...

 

No experience with that :dunno:

[mopwrd340]

i just converted mine and the hoses lined up to the orignal. what are they hitting :dunno:

[dakal]

the lower hose has five different hoses in the way.

[-600JeepMJ]

:needpics:

 

 

you may want to take some measurement's of what you want and draw out the routing then ask the parts guy to let you see what he has the looks like it

[dakal]

been there done that

 

i will take a pic though

[dakal]

[-600JeepMJ]

:popcorn: another idea is to get some two inch copper tubing and a few elbow fittings.

 

My dad did this one time when his hose blew and and he was not able to get a replacement. it is still in his truck now. double clamped four inch rubber tubbing at both end to allow for flexing. still going strong with no leaks for over six years now

[dakal]

i'll check that. thanks