AN power steering hoses

[Ziegelsteinfaust]

I want power steering back when I drop in my new/rebuilt LT1, and the big issue is power steering hoses.

Has anyone used a AN line kit for the hoses?

What did you think?

Would you go custom hoses from the hose man or equivalent?

[theastronaut]

We made our own AN lines for a '68 Chevelle in 2015, from memory it's a special hose rated at higher pressure than normal AN hose and uses fitting made specifically for that hose. Its stiffer and doesn't flex quite as well as normal AN hose.

[LS short box]

I've always used the teflon lined -6 on the pressure side. Zero failures. On the return side you can you can use standard rubber lined -6.

[Joyridin]

I have a hydroboost that runs to the power steering rack. All the lines are -6an style in the whole system.

[Ziegelsteinfaust]

Originally Posted by Joyridin

I have a hydroboost that runs to the power steering rack. All the lines are -6an style in the whole system.

Which hydro boost set up did you go with?

I forgot I could now add that too for a little better stopping.

[Joyridin]

Originally Posted by Ziegelsteinfaust

Which hydro boost set up did you go with?

I forgot I could now add that too for a little better stopping.

I believe it came off a 2002 Silverado 1500/2500. I found it on Amazon for cheap as the package had been opened. I flipped it upside down to clear the valve covers, so I couldn't use the standard lines. You can buy the fittings that screw in the hydroboost unit that converts the threads to -6 an.

[Ziegelsteinfaust]

I was thinking when I do my power steering why not add hydro boost. It won't be any easier.

I have to go to pick a part to scrounge up some ideas