I've seen some good threads talking about the FJ60 Power Steering Return Hose.
Power steering pump hose
I've decided that while my radiator and condenser are out, it might be a perfect time to replace the hard return line. Its all rusty and I figure its a matter of time before it springs a leak or just breaks on me.
Based on my research on the forum.
1. The original hard line return OEM part is NLA
2. A 3/8" power steering OR transmission hose could be used to connect the reservoir to the gearbox
3. Its possible to throw on either a small transmission cooler or a power steering aux cooler and use new power steering hose from option 2 to connect the gearbox to the cooler to the reservoir
4. Is there a fourth option???
So based on all of this, what do people recommend? I am planning on utilizing my 4WD once I get the front-end all finished ( new CSF2708 radiator, Aisin Water pump, new thermostat and gaskets, new AC condenser). I do not want to get into power steering issues when I am out in the middle of nowhere.
Also - based on all of these threads it seems that getting a transmission oil cooler is not a bad idea either.
Is it possible to be placing TOO many coolers in front of the radiator ( it already has an AC Condenser). I was also thinking about adding an auxiliary fan for those hot days and sitting in traffic... But hard to fit everything in front of the grille.
While I am at it... The high pressure line makes sense to replace as well, rockauto has it for a very reasonable price (GATES 368900 - $45) . Mine seems to be in decent shape... But its a can of worms right now with me replacing everything in sight!
Power steering pump hose
I've decided that while my radiator and condenser are out, it might be a perfect time to replace the hard return line. Its all rusty and I figure its a matter of time before it springs a leak or just breaks on me.
Based on my research on the forum.
1. The original hard line return OEM part is NLA
2. A 3/8" power steering OR transmission hose could be used to connect the reservoir to the gearbox
3. Its possible to throw on either a small transmission cooler or a power steering aux cooler and use new power steering hose from option 2 to connect the gearbox to the cooler to the reservoir
4. Is there a fourth option???
So based on all of this, what do people recommend? I am planning on utilizing my 4WD once I get the front-end all finished ( new CSF2708 radiator, Aisin Water pump, new thermostat and gaskets, new AC condenser). I do not want to get into power steering issues when I am out in the middle of nowhere.
Also - based on all of these threads it seems that getting a transmission oil cooler is not a bad idea either.
Is it possible to be placing TOO many coolers in front of the radiator ( it already has an AC Condenser). I was also thinking about adding an auxiliary fan for those hot days and sitting in traffic... But hard to fit everything in front of the grille.
While I am at it... The high pressure line makes sense to replace as well, rockauto has it for a very reasonable price (GATES 368900 - $45) . Mine seems to be in decent shape... But its a can of worms right now with me replacing everything in sight!