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question on lower rad hose squeezed

Old Jan 8, 2015 | 09:06 PM
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question on lower rad hose squeezed

I i just installed a 36mm front sway bar. I also installed the TDS wonder bar, and when I got it mounted, it puts a pretty good squeeze on the lower radiator hose. I have a 89 2.8 which has a differant radiator than the v8's.
It doesn't squeeze it over half, less than a 1/4.
Do I have any reason to be concerned?

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Old Jan 9, 2015 | 02:54 AM
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Re: question on lower rad hose squeezed

The poll does not look like it would cut into the hose but that point on the mount would bother me.


I believe I would consider runing a shorter hose or cut the one I have to pull it away a little.


It looks like there's enough play with the hose you have.
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Old Jan 9, 2015 | 07:39 AM
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Re: question on lower rad hose squeezed


And get one of those corrugated hose protectors and slip over the hose for extra protection.

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If you leave it as it is, it's just a matter of time before it wears through.
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Old Jan 15, 2015 | 11:41 PM
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Re: question on lower rad hose squeezed

thanks guys!
because of the way that hose is shaped, I can't really shorten it. I will probably see if I can get a universal type hose to fit, or convert to the v8 radiator
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