Other than the upper and lower radiator hoses, and the heater hoses, what hoese need to be replaced? and can they be found at the LPS?

Thanks

 

If you replace the upper hose, get the style used for the dual alternator version of our trucks, it routes around the serp belt.

 

I agree with Chris. Get that one that routes around the serpentine belt. It uses that (otherwise goofy) looking casting hole in the side of the bracket, you can completely remove the serpentine belt without removing that hose and making a sticky mess.

 

Make sure that when you get the lower hose you get the correct one. There are two: one for a single alternator and one for a dual alternator. Depending on your setup they are not interchangeable like the top hose.

 

One is longer than the other, correct?

 

Not to rob the thread but how often do you guys recommend changing hoses?. Bought my truck used and dont know service history but its got @ 85k on her.

 

Beats me. I've never changed a hose in mine yet. One of these days I'm gonna have some parts that start breaking.

 

My truck has 103K on the clock and they still look fine. Next coolant flush is what I was thinking but they look fine. I would like to swap out the upper hose though to the dual version...