Is it just me or is the bottom radiator hose a real pain in the *** to change on these trucks? How do you guys get the clamp on the hose? I changed my hoses a couple weeks ago and the bottom one has started leaking. When I changed it the first time it took me forever to get the stupid thing in because my hand was to big and all the tools I tried were to big to get in there. You guys got any tips or anything to make it easier?

Im really not looking forward to changing this thing....

 

Here is the tool you need for the spring hose clamps on the radiator, and heater hoses:

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog

 

ehh I wouldnt use them other then now, so I dont think they are worth getting. Does those really help any with getting up in the tight spaces?

I was thinking maby I could use this type of clamp instead of the ones that come stock. I could get a wrech up in there alot easier and this would be easier to get over the end of the hose.

http://www.virtual-hideout.net/guide...hose-clamp.gif

 

The Snapon spring clamp tool works great!

 

I'll have to look at them when I get a new hose and see if I can find one for a reasonable price, Probably wont be a snap-on though.

 

I've used the Snapon, and can vouch how well it's made, and how it works.

Here is one that isn't a Snapon, but is a lot cheaper:

http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/AP-9409.html

 

my hoses must have been replaced before. I have worm clamps on the upper and lower hoses.

 

Always use those for your hoses.. I switched all of my engine spring clamps to these type.. and it works perfectly, theres NO fighting to get the stupid spring to pop off.. and only costs a few more bucks then normal to get a full set for the pickup =)

 

yea that what i used and it worked great, but you can get one from advance auto parts for $25

 

Well I cant get it to leak again. I checked the clamps and they are tight so im just going to watch it and if it leaks again ill try to find where its coming from. I have a box of those clamps that you tighten down(cant think of the right name) so ill use those if or when I change it.

Thanks for the replies