- Location
- Los Angeles
I offroad a lot in the Mojave desert which means hot engine. A couple of weeks ago one guy blew a radiator hose and it was a PITA because nobody had any backups. I'd like to upgrade the stock radiator hoses on my 98 XJ with Silicone hoses and save the stock ones as backups.
Do you guys have any suggestions for Radiator hoses?
Quadratec has a set of Mishimoto hoses that look pretty good for $120. However, the lower hose looks more square vs the rounded stock hose. It seems like that might be an issue when inserting the spring in the lower hose. Anyone have any experience with the Mishimoto hoses?
https://www.quadratec.com/p/mishimoto/silicone-coolant-hose-kit-91-01-jeep-cherokee-xj
Prowling around Amazon, they have some cheap ones for only $48 from GPlus Motor! They look the same shape as the stock hoses. That is a really good deal for Silicone hoses (almost too good). Anyone have any experience with these?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...&pf_rd_p=781f4767-b4d4-466b-8c26-2639359664eb
There's also the HPS hoses on amazon but for $200 is getting a little pricey, is it worth it? Is there any benefit to having a silicone heater hose? I feel like if that blows you can just cinch it off until you reach civilization.
https://www.amazon.com/Cherokee-HPS..._7?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1496432275&sr=1-7
Do you guys have any input on any of these hoses or any other hoses you'd recommend?
Thanks!
Do you guys have any suggestions for Radiator hoses?
Quadratec has a set of Mishimoto hoses that look pretty good for $120. However, the lower hose looks more square vs the rounded stock hose. It seems like that might be an issue when inserting the spring in the lower hose. Anyone have any experience with the Mishimoto hoses?
https://www.quadratec.com/p/mishimoto/silicone-coolant-hose-kit-91-01-jeep-cherokee-xj
Prowling around Amazon, they have some cheap ones for only $48 from GPlus Motor! They look the same shape as the stock hoses. That is a really good deal for Silicone hoses (almost too good). Anyone have any experience with these?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...&pf_rd_p=781f4767-b4d4-466b-8c26-2639359664eb
There's also the HPS hoses on amazon but for $200 is getting a little pricey, is it worth it? Is there any benefit to having a silicone heater hose? I feel like if that blows you can just cinch it off until you reach civilization.
https://www.amazon.com/Cherokee-HPS..._7?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1496432275&sr=1-7
Do you guys have any input on any of these hoses or any other hoses you'd recommend?
Thanks!