Lower radiator hose fitment problem

[Yukon Jack]

Because of the body lift I had to do, I am having trouble getting a radiator hose to fit from the water pump to the lower radiator outlet.

As you can see, I need a hose with a pretty radical bend at the pump.

Spent some time at the auto parts store and nothing looked like it would work off their shelf.

I know there are aftermarket flexible hoses - anyone know if they can do bends such as what I am needing?

Here is a view looking straight towards the engine



And here is a view looking from the top of the radiator down.



The hose I have cannot make the bend without starting to collapse.

Also considered using a metal sleeve to put a couple hoses together but remembered a post recommending only using a certain type of metal tubing for the sleeve - anyone have a recommendation if I go this route?