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Old 04-14-2008, 07:24 PM
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Guys, putting together parts for a hydroboost setup.

Will a power steering pump from a 2002 2500HD bolt up to my 03?
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Supposedly. It may be a half *** answer, but it's an answer dammit.
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Yes it should. You could also use a pump and brake booster from a Denali or Escalade if they are easier to find in your area.
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Hey man,

not sure what you plan on using but I ran across this and just thought I would pass it along..
Good luck with the install.

http://www.hydratechbraking(dot)com/

Install how to: Car not a truck but good pics

http://www.angryamerica.com/chevelles/hydroboost.html
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Thanks for the input and links guys. I've been reading on it for couple years now. I have the hydroboost unit and master from an 03 now. I know I could make my current PS pump work by just T'ing into the return line but I have also read that the pump is a bit stouter for the hydroboost setup. Dunno, but why chance it. I know I have read about pump shafts breaking on hydroboost trucks, hopefully they put a fix in the newer pumps. I plan on buying the lines new from GM.
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On my moms 05 (maybe 06) suburban she had all kinds of problems from the factory Hydroboost setup!! She took it into the dealer 3 times...
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I'm going to take a chance. Chance that I may have issues with the hydroboost that I can fix, or live with having no brakes immediately going from boost to brake
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Yeah I would say the first option sounds better.
Though I did have an issue with a 97 7.4L not having power assisted brakes because the power steering pump ate itself. I drove through the McDonalds yard and parking lot to avoid hitting the person in front of me. No big deal
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Keep us updated. I'm very interested in doing this as well...I'm sick of doing the sy/ty shuffle at the track and having low vacuum for the brake booster.
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Originally Posted by thunder550
Keep us updated. I'm very interested in doing this as well...I'm sick of doing the sy/ty shuffle at the track and having low vacuum for the brake booster.
HA! The Sy Ty Shuffle. Haven't heard that in a while,...but hey, it does work for a coulple more PSI on a boosted launch


KySilv, Keep this post going when you install! I am watching this one.


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