Hydro boost lines

[408Bronco]

I'm wondering if you can run hard lines for high and low pressure, to and from the pump to the booster. I know you dont need the high pressure hose for the return, but do you need the high pressure hoses or can you run hard lines (steel)?? My set consists of a booster from a '97 F350, master cylinder out of a dodge, steering pump with duel return out of a mid '70 ford wagon, bracket out of a ford van modified to swing away from the top of the steering box. Any help is appreciated!

 

[turbotim2]

You will need rubber or braided ends on the pump end of the lines to account for the engine movement but there shouldn't be any problems with hard lines. I am considering the same thing when I get to that point.

 

[markperry]

I believe Jon used the hard lines on this Tech article.http://classicbroncos.com/tech/hydroboost-brakes....But I agree with turbotim, I would think it's a good idea for at least some rubber.

I used the stock Astrovan line from the Hboost to the pump and used the stock Bronco line from the box to the Hboost, connected them with a compression fitting.

 

[408Bronco]

Thanks for all the input guys, its starting to get chilly up here in WI and I would like to get this finished up.

 

[pcf_mark]

If you have a Fastenal near you check with them for a local shop who can make lines for you using your old hose ends. I had a local shop make both my high pressure hoses with an end I could swivel to get them just right before I tightened them up. Best $60 I spent on that project.