HydroBoost

[Bob Moore]

Has anybody done a conversion using an AstroVan hydroboost system? Local yard has just got one in and I was wondering..... Might be good for a 1/2T SWB.

Anybody have any experience with this or other Hydroboost setups.

Thanks for any advice or other sorces - Bob

[extd56]

I am using a hydroboost off a 1979 diesel Cadillac, works great. I also used the 4 wheel disc brake front and rear suspension on my 1956 Chevy truck.

[72CSTC5]

This is interesting. How did you plumb all of your lines to your power steering and what about mounitng to firewall and shaft lengths and such extd56 when you get a chance. Pictures would be great too.

[shaneschevys]

I used a hydroboost off a 89 1 ton for my 69 1 ton. I had to modify my brake pedal & drill some holes in the bracket so it would bolt to my firewall. I just put a T in the return line back to the pump. Its not real pretty to look at, but works really well.

[Yukon Jack]

I also used a hydroboost set up off of an 89 1 ton, old body style. I cut the rod down that attaches to the brake pedal, threaded it, and added a rod end. Then found the right place on the brake pedal and drilled a hole. I added a reinforcement on the firewall as it is pretty heavy. I put in the 89's 454 so I am using the 89's power steering pump. I had to take one hose to a shop to have them swap one end from the 69's power steering hose onto the newer hose. Works awesome.