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Old 08-29-2012, 11:56 PM   #1
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Got hose? Ls swap lower rad hose

Hi everyone just completed my ls swap on my 69c10. I'm using the stock three core radiator. It has the neck that comes off and angles up at a 45degrees just like the four cores I compared it to. The aluminum adapter is by jags that run. This hose fit like a glove. I also think that since these hoses have enough strait sections after the bends that even if your motor was set back towards the fire wall it will still work.I just wanted to give back to the swappers community as they have provided me with great information. I know there are many options on what people have used, this is what I did. I was lucky to have free rein in the napa/riebies rad hose section and this is what I used. In the first picture I used the adapter on the rightif you carefully measure and cut these hoses the left over pieces are enough for a second.used this protective cover to clean everything up this came on the hoses I purchased.
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Old 10-12-2012, 05:29 PM   #2
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Old 10-13-2012, 06:24 AM   #3
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Re: Got hose? Ls swap lower rad hose

http://www.jagsthatrun.com/Pages/Par...eSplicers.html

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Old 10-13-2012, 08:16 PM   #4
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That's where I got mine their service was quite interesting though.
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Old 01-25-2013, 11:14 AM   #5
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Re: Got hose? Ls swap lower rad hose

So is that the one I need to order for the steam pipe in the upper hose?
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Old 01-25-2013, 07:23 PM   #6
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Re: Got hose? Ls swap lower rad hose

Yes if you choose that route. I just tapped the top of water pump and ran the hose to that.
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Old 02-02-2013, 08:10 AM   #7
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Re: Got hose? Ls swap lower rad hose

Gates 20931 lower hose

I found this number from another member. Fits right on 3 or 4 core radiator to ls water pump.
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Old 02-02-2013, 08:46 PM   #8
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Re: Got hose? Ls swap lower rad hose

i used a 1" galvanized pipe with a brass nipple, and spliced the upper radiator hose, works great and is hidden nicely under the the cold air intake..
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Old 02-03-2013, 10:30 AM   #9
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Re: Got hose? Ls swap lower rad hose

Thanks a lot 68fixeruper very good info. Do you know of an upper rad hose thats out there that works well on our trucks?
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Old 02-03-2013, 10:35 AM   #10
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Re: Got hose? Ls swap lower rad hose

Great info on the hose and adapters!
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Old 02-03-2013, 11:20 AM   #11
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Thanks a lot 68fixeruper very good info. Do you know of an upper rad hose thats out there that works well on our trucks?
The upper some people are modifying a 02 silverado upper hose with jtr fittings or man handling the hose to fit on the upper radiator outlet. Another option is what 19seventeecustom is doing
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i used a 1" galvanized pipe with a brass nipple, and spliced the upper radiator hose, works great and is hidden nicely under the the cold air intake..
A picture would be nice !
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Old 02-03-2013, 11:38 PM   #13
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Nohatch I use 06 Tahoe stretch it over the stock three core rad works perfect
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