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Hydro Boost Kit
PLEASE READ THE WHOLE DESCRIPTION AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ADDING TO CART
NOTE-PLEASE INFORM US IF YOUR STEERING BOX HAS A FOUR BOLT CAP SO WE CAN SEND YOU THE PROPER FITTINGS. LATE 1997 TYPICALY CAME WITH THESE STEERING BOXES
For Gas 5.0 or 5.8 see are gas Hydroboosters.
SHIPPING LEAD TIME 1 WEEKOBS Solutions Hydroboost Upgrade:
HYDRO BOOST INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTIC VACUUM PUMP INTRUCTIONS
Seeking the ultimate brake enhancement for your 1989-1997 Ford F-Series Truck? Look no further than OBS Solutions Hydroboost Kit - the definitive solution to elevate your driving experience.
No more trying to find old, used or obsolete F-Superduty parts!
What's Hydroboost?
OBS Solutions Hydroboost Kit replaces your stock vacuum assist brake booster with a hydroboost unit that utilizes power steering hydraulic pressure instead of engine vacuum for braking assist. This provides a tremendous increase in braking power, requires less input from the driver and a much better driving experience, especially when towing.
All kits seamlessly integrate with your stock master cylinder and power steering pump. The kit allows the use of your original stock brake pedal and firewall mounting provisions. It's literally “Bolt On”.
Those equipped with Super Duty axles boasting rear disk brakes, we recommend the application of a 2005 6.0 master cylinder for optimal performance.
Kit Options:
Kit 1: Basic Hydroboost/Fittings ONLY
This is intended for trucks with engine swaps, such as Cummins or LS conversions, or other custom applications, this comprehensive kit includes:
- Custom assembled to spec OBS Solutions NEW Motorcraft Hydroboost with pushrod clevis
- Mounting plate, hardware and gasket
- Hydroboost fittings to -6 JIC (x2)
- Steering gearbox fittings to -6 JIC (x2)
Please note: You'll need to procure your own lines and additional fittings tailored to your power steering pump and non-OE components. Utilization of a stock Ford OBS master cylinder or an upgraded Ford master cylinder is required.
Kit 2: 1994-97 OBS 7.3 Powerstroke and 1989-1997 7.3 diesel IDI and 460 Gas Truck. Building upon the components of Kit 1, Kit 2 also incorporates:
- Two pressure hoses
- Fittings compatible with your stock power steering pump
- Power steering return hose with required clamps and brass Y fitting
- Power steering pump fitting to -6 JIC (x1)
Kit 3: The ultimate 1994-1997 OBS 7.3 Powerstroke and 1989-1997 7.3 IDI and 460 Gas Truck. Enhancement package, Kit 3 integrates all elements from Kits 1 and 2, further augmented with:
- A brand-new 1999-2003 7.3 Super Duty power steering pump featuring an extra return line port. This makes installation much simpler and is intended to run a hydroboost unit.
Please choose whether you would like to incorporate the Electric Vacuum Pump Kit. Purchasing Our Hydro boost kit? Want to get rid of that ugly vacuum booster on the front of your 7.3 engine thats robbing horse power and clutering up your engine bay? Well look no further we have the perfect bundle for you.
Included in the Electric Vacuum Pump Kit are:
- New belt tensioner
- Serpentine belt
- Electric vacuum pump
- Vacuum pump bracket
THIS IS INTENTED FOR OFFROAD USE ONLY
G
Definitely recommended to anyone.
Before my brakes were soft and some days I was skeptical of towing anything safely.
After install my brakes are firm and very responsive. I also bought the vacuum pump delete and electric vacuum pump kit. Install was easy and all parts were included, minus some wires and corrugated wiring cover.
I recommended using a Sawzall on cutting down the old idler stud and flap disc for smoothing it out over draining the coolant and removing the fan and clutch assembly.
A
Very well put together instructions. Getting the hydro boost lines is definitely a challenge because they are pretty stiff . Other than that easy install. Brakes work much better and it’s a very clean unit 10/10
Only took about 3 hours as well start to finish
m
I have wanted to install Hydroboost for years. I can't believe how much better the brakes are—night and day. I love the results. I also added the new steering pump. This kit is 100% worth every penny and was easy to install.
T
This should be one of the first things to do if you’re looking for better preference. Super easy to install and stop’s great. Now I will feel comfortable to take my trip from Georgia and over the Rocky’s towing. I should have taken more pictures but it went together so fast.
B
If you’re not mechanically inclined, maybe pay someone to install this. Vacuum pump kit took some thinking but was more or less straight forward. Hydro boost kit installed great. Had more trouble getting my S&B airbox and driver side charge pipe out. Worth every penny, ironically, the only reason i bought this was because my previous pump leaked at the shaft seal. Not wanting to do the job twice, i went ahead and got the big kit that came with a pump. No regrets.