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Tmwoodall · 11-23-2011, 02:32 AM

Looking to build my own lines from stock (1972 steering box) to my March serpentine kit, w/ remote reservoir.

I know the fittings are 6 AN, do I just buy the hose and four fittings (with appropriate angles) and put it together? Is it really that simple?

Wild chance anyone has done this and has the parts list, mainly the fittings handy?

Dingfodgy · 11-23-2011, 03:47 AM

I would consult with a hydraulics supply house in your area and have the hoses made. I'm pretty sure off-the-shelf compression style AN fittings will not work with the pressures produced in a PS pump. I can't imagine it costing more than 40 or 50 bucks for the pair.

jim zag · 11-23-2011, 07:55 AM

After installing power steering in my daily driver and struggling with after market hoses I am going to make my own next time. The issue is the steering box is right under the inner fender. I am going to cut a hole and bring the hoses straight up through the inner fender and buy Aeroquip fittings and power steering hose for the high pressure line and use their socketless hose for the return line.

repeeler · 11-23-2011, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jim zag

After installing power steering in my daily driver and struggling with after market hoses I am going to make my own next time. The issue is the steering box is right under the inner fender. I am going to cut a hole and bring the hoses straight up through the inner fender and buy Aeroquip fittings and power steering hose for the high pressure line and use their socketless hose for the return line.

This is what I did with mine.

77chris03 · 01-24-2012, 11:57 PM

i know this is old, but pics anyone?

Tmwoodall · 01-25-2012, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 77chris03

i know this is old, but pics anyone?

I ended up buying the "March" lines aka Gotta show lines. Decided making my own wasn't worth the potential upside if I messed them up. I'm happy with the decision.

**mac808** · 01-30-2013, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Tmwoodall

I ended up buying the "March" lines aka Gotta show lines. Decided making my own wasn't worth the potential upside if I messed them up. I'm happy with the decision.

I am currently in the process of doing this conversion myself. I was going to use the March billet remote res and the lines that they have as a kit.

Any chance you could post up pics of how you set your March P/S set up?

Thanks!

11-23-2011, 02:32 AM	#1
Tmwoodall Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 632	Power Steering Lines? Looking to build my own lines from stock (1972 steering box) to my March serpentine kit, w/ remote reservoir. I know the fittings are 6 AN, do I just buy the hose and four fittings (with appropriate angles) and put it together? Is it really that simple? Wild chance anyone has done this and has the parts list, mainly the fittings handy? __________________ www.tomthetruck.blogspot.com <-- Aka build thread.

11-23-2011, 03:47 AM	#2
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: Power Steering Lines? I would consult with a hydraulics supply house in your area and have the hoses made. I'm pretty sure off-the-shelf compression style AN fittings will not work with the pressures produced in a PS pump. I can't imagine it costing more than 40 or 50 bucks for the pair. __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

11-23-2011, 07:55 AM	#3
jim zag ENGINE BUILDER Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Shortsville n.y. Posts: 344	Re: Power Steering Lines? After installing power steering in my daily driver and struggling with after market hoses I am going to make my own next time. The issue is the steering box is right under the inner fender. I am going to cut a hole and bring the hoses straight up through the inner fender and buy Aeroquip fittings and power steering hose for the high pressure line and use their socketless hose for the return line. __________________ JIM ZAG

01-24-2012, 11:57 PM	#5
77chris03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CoNrOe Tx Posts: 1,343	Re: Power Steering Lines? i know this is old, but pics anyone? __________________ 68 C10 Stepper #1- GONE 68 C10 Stepper #2 1977 Chevy Cheyenne...gone...was my first Chevy 04 Tahoe Z71, 04 Silverado 2500HD, 04 Sierra 2500HD 99 Sierra Stepside, 17 Denali HD, 84 K10 My 1st build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379333 My 2nd build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=700310



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