I was stunned to find out that local aftermarket return hoses can be had for $20 and under (Gates and Edelmann) while the Dealership wants $160 for one with a 3 day wait.

Is the factory one significantly better?
They also wanted $30/foot of bulk pressure hose. really?

*I'm new to diesel/ heavy duty trucks, so I may be out of place. If these prices are right and they are worth it, I'll be heading right over to the dealership with all y'all's blessings (or not if you think it's nuts)

 

Most of the time dealer (or any ford/motorcraft source) parts are the way to go, but in that case I'd buy a gates every time for that price difference.

 

Rule of thumb for my trucks:
If it has moving parts try to get it from Ford. Otherwise parts store stuff is probably ok. Generally speaking.

 

Why did you start another thread on this