Gen6 454 swap P/S hose??

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I was getting all ready to finally drop the motor in my truck when a friend of a friend pointed out that I won't be able to re-use my original power steering hoses because new setup uses crimp on fittings.


If this is the case, is there a specific fitting or hose that I need to look for?

Or can I get away with cutting my hard lines as far back as possible, flair the ends and use a crimp on type of hose clamp for both pressure and return?



If someone knows the fitting size that threads into the steering box, maybe I can just remove my old lines and thread in a hydraulic hose and only have to crimp near the pump...?

There's a shop right across from work that I can stop in and get a custom line built, but I have no idea what the fitting size is and my lines seem to be seized into place as turning the fittings wants to twist the lines also and I don't want to bugger up anything if I'm not going about it the right way.
I'd also really like to avoid removing the steering box and power steering pump if possible....