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I put in a 1 ton too. Got it a while back in the yard. Works good. I've considered hydro-boost, but abandoned the idea. Just more hoses to leak and when your power steering pump takes a dump you loose your brakes. Another way to decrease brake effort is to get a master cylinder with a smaller bore. That's right a smaller bore increases brake pressure and reduces effort.
Well at least you fixed your vacuum leak. Another good way to check for vacuum leaks is by squirting water. Works like a can of carb cleaner, but makes a nice slurping sound when you find the leak and it makes the engine rpm drop when sucked in.
"If at first you don't succeed, keep on sucking 'till you do succeed" - Curly Howard