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Old Apr 11, 2019 | 06:56 AM
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The available replacement hoses for my 94 E-150 w/ rear evap is next to nothing. Has anyone had any experience getting hoses made? What type of shop did the work for you?
 
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Old Apr 12, 2019 | 07:50 PM
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Here in Conroe Texas we have an old time full service auto parts store. They make all types of A/C and hydraulic hoses. Shout out to J&B Auto Parts.
 
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The available replacement hoses for my 94 E-150 w/ rear evap is next to nothing. Has anyone had any experience getting hoses made? What type of shop did the work for you?
The original lines were aluminum tubes that are notoriously bad for leaking due splits in the material etc. The best bet but certainly NOT cheap is having replacement hydraulic hoses made. Since you're not in Conroe, TX find a local Parker hydraulic fitting/hose seller or someone similar. They're more than qualified and experienced to make what you need. HOWEVER............

A/C lines used spring lock connectors that I'm not sure if there are adapters or such allowing a relatively simple way to accomplish this. You might try contacting a repair shop for RV's or limousines which have A/C systems with long runs between the compressor and evaporator.

 
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Excellent suggestions, both of you. Thanks, Jeff
 
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AC hoses made here

I found 2 places on the east coast that do this sort of thing on either a routine basis or it's their specialty. First in Brooklyn, NY we have
Moreland Hose

and in Ocala Florida there's

www.coldhose.com

Both shops do internet orders and you can ship your damaged hose to them for a copy to be made. They indicate they are far below OEM & dealer pricing.
 
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Originally Posted by jeffreyclay
I found 2 places on the east coast that do this sort of thing on either a routine basis or it's their specialty. First in Brooklyn, NY we have
Moreland Hose

and in Ocala Florida there's

www.coldhose.com

Both shops do internet orders and you can ship your damaged hose to them for a copy to be made. They indicate they are far below OEM & dealer pricing.
Those would be great resources then---especially for those without someone local to do the proper job.

If the original is what you want replicated it would be best sending them that one---no mistakes then.

Thanks for the links!
 
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