Correct sizes for constant tension clamps for the cooling / heat system?

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Doing a spring flush of the coolant system and replacing the four associated hoses of unknown age. I want to use new clamps.. just because the originals look nasty. My research says better to stay with the OE style constant tension clamps. Are there any objections to staying with the stock style constant tension and what size do I need? I want to order them before I start the flush and know the hoses are of various sizes..
 
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Doing a spring flush of the coolant system and replacing the four associated hoses of unknown age. I want to use new clamps.. just because the originals look nasty. My research says better to stay with the OE style constant tension clamps. Are there any objections to staying with the stock style constant tension and what size do I need? I want to order them before I start the flush and know the hoses are of various sizes..

https://wranglertjforum.com/threads...urces-for-constant-tension-hose-clamps.28271/

I just did mine a few months ago, and some of these are getting hard to find… I didn’t find a one stop shop and sourced from several different sites, including Amazon…
 
There is nothing wrong with using screw clamps. They seal hoses just fine. If you just have to have spring clamps, go ahead but screw clamps work just fine too.
 
There is nothing wrong with using screw clamps. They seal hoses just fine. If you just have to have spring clamps, go ahead but screw clamps work just fine too.

The couple years I had worm clamps on, I had leaks when there were seasonal temperature changes. I’d have to tighten them every time. So much so that they we cutting into the hoses. I went back to all constant tension hose clamps in the fall of 2019 and haven’t had any leaks since. 🤷🏻‍♂️
 
If you have access to a junkyard where you can walk around and get your own parts, they are easy to find. A few years ago I pulled a bunch from various Chrysler and GM vehicles that were in good shape. They only wanted like $5 for the couple handfuls I gathered.
 
If you have access to a junkyard where you can walk around and get your own parts, they are easy to find. A few years ago I pulled a bunch from various Chrysler and GM vehicles that were in good shape. They only wanted like $5 for the couple handfuls I gathered.
Unfortunately there isn't a pick-a-part any where near me.
 
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I have a couple extra 42’s (upper radiator inlet).

PM me your address and I’ll send one to you.
 
I have a full set of brand new ones, including heater hoses, for an 04. I can send a set out pretty inexpensively. When I was buying them for my own Jeep, it made sense to get enough for 5 sets, because shipping was ridiculous and over a certain amount it was free. PM me, if you’re interested.