F-64
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- Joined
- Jan 11, 2020
- Posts
- 116
- Reaction score
- 98
- Location
- nyc
- First Name
- mike
- Truck Year
- 1987
- Truck Model
- R10 lwb
- Engine Size
- 5.7 tbi stock
Mine was converted to Hydro-boost. I pulled the part numbers for an 1985 3/4 ton. I just grabbed the parts from Autozone (master cylinder,booster,hoses,power steering pump). I think many of those item were lifetime warranty as well.
You will have to source a brake pedal for Hydro-boost as the mounting hole for the booster on the pedal is closer to the fulcrum point. If I remember correctly, the difference is close to 1" between vacuum and Hydro-boost hole locations. A vacuum boost pedal won't give you as much leverage.
SirRobyn0 the reason from my upgrading to Hydro-boost was that no matter how hard I pressed on my R10 brake pedal I could not lock up the front wheels. I rolled through one intersection during a panic "stop". At that point I decided to change over to Hydro-boost. Locking the fronts is not a problem now.
The only thing that kinda sucks is the power steering has even more assist now.
This may be the next project:
https://www.heidts.com/part/adjustable-power-steering-valve-ps-101/
Running Hawk HP+ front pads, Willwood proportioning valve and Nicopp lines.
You will have to source a brake pedal for Hydro-boost as the mounting hole for the booster on the pedal is closer to the fulcrum point. If I remember correctly, the difference is close to 1" between vacuum and Hydro-boost hole locations. A vacuum boost pedal won't give you as much leverage.
SirRobyn0 the reason from my upgrading to Hydro-boost was that no matter how hard I pressed on my R10 brake pedal I could not lock up the front wheels. I rolled through one intersection during a panic "stop". At that point I decided to change over to Hydro-boost. Locking the fronts is not a problem now.
The only thing that kinda sucks is the power steering has even more assist now.
This may be the next project:
https://www.heidts.com/part/adjustable-power-steering-valve-ps-101/
Running Hawk HP+ front pads, Willwood proportioning valve and Nicopp lines.
