Which lower rad hose solution?

[jeffncs]

Truck is a 77, 5.0l with Explorer serpentine and a 1994 Explorer radiator.

Radiator is a nice clean install, inlet/outlet are each on the correct side and the top radiator hose from a Foxbody 5.0 fits perfectly…

The lower radiator hose is a 20” flexible, universal fit that’s leaning against the front crossmember. It’ll run but quickly rub through the hose. Any suggestions?

 

[tasker]

AUTO OR MANUAL RADIATOR?

 

[ntsqd]

Don't count on it rubbing thru the hose. Once had a rubber PS hose wear a hole thru a steel brake line. A little PSF and some grit was all that it took. Well, that and more than a couple of years. Hose had a flat-ish spot on it, but was still perfectly serviceable. AFAIK that truck was sold with that hose still in place.

Still, I'd want a better solution too.

 

[jeffncs]

AUTO OR MANUAL RADIATOR?

Auto radiator

 

[tasker]

 

[jeffncs]

View attachment 958952

Any clue which tubes you used?

 

[tasker]

WILL SEE if i can find the numbers. Not my pics but identical to what I did

 

[jeffncs]

WILL SEE if i can find the numbers. Not my pics but identical to what I did

Thanks @tasker !!

 

[tasker]

found in an old thread
"I used the stock 2000 5.0 radiator hoses on the 94 Explorer rad swap. I had to do some trimming on the lower but they fit fine."
https://classicbroncos.com/forums/threads/radiator-hose-which-one.254080/#post-2696577

 

[jeffncs]

found in an old thread
"I used the stock 2000 5.0 radiator hoses on the 94 Explorer rad swap. I had to do some trimming on the lower but they fit fine."
https://classicbroncos.com/forums/threads/radiator-hose-which-one.254080/#post-2696577

Thank you!!!