bottom hose help

[arm51]

i got a different radiator, and the bottom hose is very tricky there is almost a 45 bend right in front the wheel well could i get a flex hose for it or would that be too much pressure

[michael bustamante]

the bend is there I believe so the lower rad hose doesnt rub against the frame.

[arm51]

could i use a flex hose, i have not been able to find a molded hose that will work but i've been told that a bend like that on a flex would be too much pressure on the neck

[michael bustamante]

if the flex has the the internal spring I dont see why not. parts stor doesnt have a lower rad hose for a 72?

[arm51]

no its a different rad that is about 1 1/2 inches longer than the original and i already had to drill new holes for the brackets, i don't believe that flex's have an internal spring

[vectorit]

You can get that molded hose from places like Napa AP, and probably every vendor has one to sell you. The flex hose would be a last resort IMO...

[chisler]

Lower rad hose part# for the (oem style radiator) are for the.... GATES# 20694.... and if you want.... DAYCO #70664..... The GATES will have internal support spring the DAYCO will have no spring, either one will work with your truck as I have used both in my k10

[arm51]

thanks everyone