Power steering lines

[stevek]

Anyone have any advice on how to remove the power steering hard line that runs along the front cross member? Mine is rusted through in a spot so the whole thing will need to come out and was hoping someone had a nice easy way to replace it! Thanks--Steve

 

[fsusteve]

Eric on the 80/100 forum just did this.....

https://forum.ih8mud.com/index.php?board=2;action=display;threadid=15402;start=0

 

[Landpimp]

I am not sure you can get the PS cooler tube hard lines anymore new. Might have to get creative. I think the 60's is mounted under the rad and it prolly has to come out to remove the tube. but not sure

 

[beanz2]

The radiator has to come out IIRC. Plenty of guys parting out 60's in the West Coast have them survive intact.

Dave

 

[stevek]

The radiator and all the a/c stuff is off, I just cant seem to get one bolt that is holding that damn thing on somewhere on the front crossmember. I have a new line for it thanks to he PO. He made a new line but just had it attached to the truck with zip ties and left the old one in place

 

[beanz2]

The curse of East Coast rust, huh? Rip the old cooler out if you have to, grind the old bolt smooth and drill and tap a new mounting hole if you want to save time.

Dave

 

[stevek]

The east coast plague lives strong on my truck :-\ I'll be the first guy to return my taps to Sears for being worn out when its all said and done