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Oct 24, 2006 | 02:43 PM

EFF250

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Lower rad hose

While I was under my truck changing the oil, I noticed the lower radiatior hose was against the steering box. There was a nice rub mark where it touches. I cut a piece of old hose and zip tied it over the spot. Anybody else notice this? rs

Oct 24, 2006 | 08:43 PM

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You didn't mention what year truck you have. But yes, this has been seen before. On my 06, the lower radiator hose has a wear sleeve from the factory.

Oct 24, 2006 | 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Powerstroke_wannabe

You didn't mention what year truck you have. But yes, this has been seen before. On my 06, the lower radiator hose has a wear sleeve from the factory.

It's an '03 with 5.4. And no wear sleeve. I'll have to keep an eye on it.

Oct 24, 2006 | 11:16 PM

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Most of the ones I've seen with that problem were on 6.0Ls.
I've replaced quite a few of them.
The new hose from Ford is shaped a bit different and is a bit further away from the steering box.

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