rOby

exactly like topic...anywhere to buy pre assembled braided steel w/ teh fittings i choose? im just worried if i do my own ...i have the parts already, that they wount be upto the pressure standards and may leak..any of yall got info?

RAWB

I did my own fittings- it's really easy and quite a no brainer. All you need is the fittings($5 ea.), braided line(like $2/ft here), and a pair of pliers. The fittings are compression fittings and are crimped on using the pliers. Also it's alot cheaper than buying the pre-assembled lines, especially if you have your own fittings.
I'm not from Houston but, go to your local shops- namely a fittings place. Most will have them or be able to direct you to the right place. Try www.summitsportcompact.com but like I said, they'll charge you more for the same thing, and your stuck buying in their incriments. GL

RGAZ

Roby,

Tell me what you want and I will quote you a price fully assembled. I will use all Aeroquip fittings and hoses to the lengths you want. I am not a business, but can get good prices in small quantities. I would be happy to add the small amount of labor it takes to assemble them for you.

Or, send me what you got and I will put them together for you. It is quite easy once you do it a dozen or so times.

Send me an e-mail randygaz@attbi.com to discuss.

Randy

rOby

thanks alot guys, i think ill be able to do it though now htat ive looked at it more carefully. still confused on how you can use pliers though..the fittings seem liken they need to be pushed into the ends...using vice grips.
ill let ya know randy if i do in fact need help.
roby

BoostedH23a1

those things aare crimped? even for like high pressure fuel lines?? damn never knew that... i thought they would have to be crimped with a special machine..

falcongsr

look for truck shops in your area. i mean shop that works on semis/ tractor trailers. these vehicles have complex hydraulic/pneumatic systems with pressures/temperatures that make our lines look like a mcdonalds milkshake straw.

my fuel line is rated at 300psi with 3000psi crimp connectors on it cost me $12.50

edit but its not braided steel, its some braided nylon stuff. just as good (if not better) but doesnt have that bling bling effect...last time i checked, braided steel lines never got anybody laid

khang77642

hehe... are you sure about it ? J/K

BTW... have anyone of them lines failed on you?

RAWB

Actually, the line is going to be tephlon with braided steel outside. It's the same stuff as my old steel-braided line was, just made it myself. You slide the fittings in between the steel braid and the tephlon tubing, crimp the fitting-all done. You'd be amazed how strong the fitting is on there- compared to the pressure you are applying to it. Also, I meant to say I used vice-grips not pliers(although that should work too)

minivan81

Roby,

I got all my fittings and braided steel lines locally at GHX plumbing. Here is their contact info. They are located off the corner of Gessner and Clay Rd.

GHX Inc.
4360 Gessner
Houston, TX 77041, (713) 939-7423

They have the full assortment of Aeroquip fittings, lines, hose clamps etc in stock. Everything will add up, might be costly, but you get what you pay for.

That's if you want to buy locally, hth
-Van

rOby

falcon: get laid...hmm i havent gotten that in... sigh. at least its shiny!

minivan: i bought all russel fittings and line so it added up to about 200 bux...i should call that place and see whats up. i can return what i got if theres is cheaper/better or even a lil more thanks for the info.

falcongsr

no...over a year now..and nothing...i ran them at 110psi when i had the JRSC...they see ~50psi max now i guess. they look the same as the day i got em.

CzanSOHC

LOL.