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Hydroboost Conversion Install

Old Oct 30, 2008 | 08:05 PM
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I put the 5 peice SS line kit on the same time as the Hydroboost install..
Its awesome!!
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 09:48 AM
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i figure its the time to do it since i will be flushing the system anyway.
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by thunder550
I can't see it creating more heat while the brakes are on than it does when they are off, but I don't know how the thing works.
It won't do anything. Look at all the diesel guys doing HUGE burnouts. If that were a problem you would hear about it. On a side note I've seen for isn't using hydraboost on all their F-250s/F-350s now. I can't think what it's like trying to stop a 8500 lb truck like.
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 05:38 PM
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Bringing this back alive...

I just got in my hydroboost unit. I bought it on ebay. Check out the bolt placement. You think this was off of a denali or similar instead of a HD truck?
Or is it older?

On a side note, I got the pressure hoses from O'reilly's Auto Parts for about 50 bucks.
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 07:48 AM
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The HD trucks have the "odd" bolt pattern. Not a perfect square. It very well could be off a Denali, Escalade, or Hummer.

GL with the install.
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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So what exactly did you use to modify the pressure line going to the steering gear? It seems that your lines weren't bent outta shape.....
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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Go to the parts store and try a few lines.. haha thats the only thing i can think of.
It doesnt look like it come out of a Tahoe, atleast the one i got wasnt a "Square" pattern.


Come to think of it, the lines should all be the same? eh?
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 06:23 PM
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Here's a picture of the frame/rubber boot interference I'm getting
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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Try flipping the hose..
IIRC that end goes to the Booster not the Steering box.
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 06:30 PM
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Well, I've been using my dad's 1500HD as a pattern truck. He's 4X4 and HD so he has a diff steering system than me. Might just have to bend these. Any tips to do it without collasping/kinking the line?
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