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Old May 27, 2013 | 08:20 PM
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Hydroboost conversion

I finally got all my parts in to get the job done. I will be running an inline Magnefine filter, as well as a Derale transmission cooler. I plan to take the return line from the hydroboost, (the one that connects to factory sd barb on reservoir) and t that into steering gear to pump return. Now for the filter and cooler, could I just put them in this line? Obviously I need to avoid being on the high pressure side, and want to reduce the amount of cuts that I have to make in hoses. I figure I can go from hydroboost to the cooler, and then the filter, and then finally head into the t that connects to the 1st return.

Is this the best way to do it?
 
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Old May 27, 2013 | 09:09 PM
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That sure sounds correct to me.i think you got it.i would love to do this to mine.i genuienly despise my vaccum pump and booster right now.
 
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Old May 27, 2013 | 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by fordman67
That sure sounds correct to me.i think you got it.i would love to do this to mine.i genuienly despise my vaccum pump and booster right now.
Thanks bud. Will hopefully get spooled up on this mod here pretty soon. Tired of the sucky braking with the rear disc. I'll do a full writeup though.
I've got a second mc here, it has no provisions for speed control though. You are welcome too it. Paid a good bit for it even used, and just hate to have it set around. Would much rather someone gets some use from it.
 
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Old May 27, 2013 | 10:51 PM
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Make sure you do the pedal mod or get the correct one.
 
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Old May 27, 2013 | 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Got4wd
Make sure you do the pedal mod or get the correct one.
Yeah I was seeing that. My cooler and filter placement seems ok though, or did ya'll run them?
 
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Old May 28, 2013 | 01:06 AM
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Yeah I was seeing that. My cooler and filter placement seems ok though, or did ya'll run them?
If you plan on adding a cooler, I would by pass the oem one and add a nice one in its place. Filter is a good idea. I would get a sd reservoir and use the return nipple on top.
 
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Old May 28, 2013 | 10:41 AM
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Ok well now that makes sense. I was figuring on doubling them up, but one nice Derale one ought to be sufficient. Thanks for the idea.
 
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Old May 29, 2013 | 06:05 PM
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Make sure you do the pedal mod or get the correct one.
i second that as well big difference between the two pedals feel wise
 
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Man I should do this mod! I bought a hydro boost unit years ago off of craig's list but it turned out to be for a later model year.
 
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