Power steering box question
 

How can one tell which port the high pressure hose hooks to from the power steering pump? I am assuming it is the one on the top of the pic below.

Also, I purchased both new hoses, one has the fitting on both ends (high pressure hose, supply I 'spose), the other for all intensive purposes is just a hose that is secured with hose clamps (low pressure hose, return). I assume there is a fitting I need for the low pressure hose, but I do not have one and don't remember if I pulled one off six years ago when I tore the truck apart. Can someone tell me what I need exactly so I can go about getting it?

Re: Power steering box question
 

being you have the hoses, the hose ends on the hoses are different sizes at the box.

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But are the two ports on the box the same size...I think they are (cannot verify unless I trek back out to the garage)? I was just wondering which one on the box was the supply port.

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Jeff, here is an old pic of mine. You can see what you need I think.

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Thanks Mike, exactly what I needed!!

Now I just have to track down that tube for the return. :)

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Yep, pressure side is the port closest to the frame.

Did your new hose not come with the steel part?

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The supply hose had both ends crimped on and has everything I need to hook the pump up to the box, the return was just a hose with clamps on it. I did find the tube for the return in my stash of parts, so everthing is now accounted for. :)


Thanks again for the help.

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She is definitely getting closer :D How long till the first drive?

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A little while yet...but not far. I may end up driving it by mid summer...we'll see.

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Cool, mine might hit the road again about the same time... Need something powerful enough to haul 7 - 8 quads this summer, don't think the 4.3L in the K1500 is up for it :D