Hydro boost remorse?

[SteveL]

Go with the Saginaw dual return pump while you're at it. You will need a different bracket(wh) and possibly different hose ends or adapters. There's a Ford Lincoln pump that is Saginaw dual return but last time I needed one they were not available at napa do to lack of cores. There is a chevy version that is a direct swap I think off a blazer. If you need a part number I can dig it up.

 

[Broncobowsher]

Yep. Junkyard Astro or Super Duty booster and use the master cylinder for a core on a new one. I pieced my system together for about 1/4 of the cost of a kit from the vendors.

I like the Mustang version. Regular GT version, don't need to pay the cobra tax. It's clocked 90° and clears the engine better I feel. The 15/16" master has a real good feel to it as well. That was with just the typical GM disk and stock drums. The only special thing I did was a set of Wilwood pads, a step above what you find in the local parts store.

 

[NickC24]

I'm running a junkyard Explorer pump, 4x4x2 box and hydroboost and have no issues.
If you want a Saginaw pump, Wild Horses makes a bracket with the correct offset ...

http://[URL]https://www.wildhorses4...-Bracket-Set-non-AC-only/EXPLORER5ENGINEPARTS

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Thanks! Looks like this makes it so you can't run AC. Anybody know of a way to run AC and PS with the Saginaw and Explorer front drive.

 

[rocknhorse76]

96-01 Explorer 5.0 Delphi/Saginaw Pump Bracket

This version of 96-01 Explorer 5.0 bracket will allow you to install a Saginaw/Delphi style power steering pump. When used in conjunction with #7127 you can install a Sanden SD7 A/C compressor. You can also install the #7127 later and use just the #7129. The bracket is mounted to the cylinder...

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I run this bracket on mine with a remote reservoir PSC pump

 

[rocknhorse76]

I like the Mustang version. Regular GT version, don't need to pay the cobra tax. It's clocked 90° and clears the engine better I feel. The 15/16" master has a real good feel to it as well. That was with just the typical GM disk and stock drums. The only special thing I did was a set of Wilwood pads, a step above what you find in the local parts store.

That’s fine for stock sized brakes. I have big dual piston calipers on my Dana 60, so the 1.25” bore works great. It worked well with T-bird calipers on my old Dana 44 too. I also clocked mine 90 degrees when I did the coilover conversion.

 

[NickC24]

http://[URL]https://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/19201/EXPLORER5ENGINEPARTS

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I run this bracket on mine with a remote reservoir PSC pump

This might be a dumb question but doesn’t that style of PS pump have its own reservoir already a part of the unit. Is that just for extra fluid?

 

[Broncobowsher]

That’s fine for stock sized brakes. I have big dual piston calipers on my Dana 60, so the 1.25” bore works great. It worked well with T-bird calipers on my old Dana 44 too. I also clocked mine 90 degrees when I did the coilover conversion.

With your big calipers, that would be a good choice.

 

[rocknhorse76]

This might be a dumb question but doesn’t that style of PS pump have its own reservoir already a part of the unit. Is that just for extra fluid?

The pump I’m running doesn’t have the big integrated reservoir. But yes, the remote reservoir allows for extra fluid volume to keep the temps down. It also has a filter built into it.

High Volume Dual Return Power Steering Pump System, No Pulley

Hi volume steering pump system The demands placed upon the steering pump while rock crawling are excessive to say the least. We run 35s or larger tires at 7 lbs. and with the motor at idle we would want the steering to be easy right? We want our steering pumps to perform beyond their...

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[SteveL]

I added a bc ps cooler on mine. They also sell one with 2 inlets for if you have a single return pump.

 

[Mostly70]

Thanks for the inputs on hybroboost sourcing. Lots of good options.