Radiator hose clamps?

[aidanm]

Hi all,
I'm looking to replace my radiator hoses and heater hoses. I'm looking to get the HPS silicone ones but I've heard that the hose clamps that come with them don't like to stay tight so I'm trying to find the OEM spring clamps to just replace them while I'm replacing the hoses. Any idea where to find them? Links would be very helpful.
Thanks!

 

[macleanflood]

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

 

[P man]

I would skip the silicone hoses and go OEM and you are correct wanting to use the OEM style clamps as they are far superior to the aftermarket worm gear clamps

 

[aidanm]

I would skip the silicone hoses and go OEM and you are correct wanting to use the OEM style clamps as they are far superior to the aftermarket worm gear clamps

why skip the silicone?

 

[P man]

why skip the silicone?

Usually they come in odd colors which makes me think ricer..plus the OEM style rubber lasted for many miles with no issues so why change?

 

[aidanm]

Usually they come in odd colors which makes me think ricer..plus the OEM style rubber lasted for many miles with no issues so why change?

I've asked around and supposedly they last longer and it would be nice to add a little bit of color to the engine bay, would just be going with the red

 

[P man]

I've asked around and supposedly they last longer and it would be nice to add a little bit of color to the engine bay, would just be going with the red

It's your jeep my friend and if it makes you happy then I'm happy

 

[Irun]

I've asked around and supposedly they last longer and it would be nice to add a little bit of color to the engine bay, would just be going with the red

Twenty years isn't long enough?

 

[Blackjack]

I would skip the silicone hoses and go OEM and you are correct wanting to use the OEM style clamps as they are far superior to the aftermarket worm gear clamps

Or try some Ideal constant tension clamps.

 

[John Cooper]

why skip the silicone?

Well his headlights aren't sagging, so no need for silicone....

I prefer the OEM hoses myself, but that's just me.

If someone likes silicone, go for it!!

It's your Jeep

 

[MountaineerTom]

Or try some Ideal constant tension clamps.

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I tried some of those after worm clamps started leaking with seasonal temp changes. Unfortunately for me, those leaked too. Maybe slightly less, but still leaked. I was surprised.

After going back to the OEM clamps, I’ve not leaked since 2019.

 

[Blackjack]

I tried some of those after worm clamps started leaking with seasonal temp changes. Unfortunately for me, those leaked too. Maybe slightly less, but still leaked. I was surprised.

After going back to the OEM clamps, I’ve not leaked since 2019.

Interesting. These are a staple in the trucking industry and have not had any issues using them.

 

[macleanflood]

Interesting. These are a staple in the trucking industry and have not had any issues using them.

Years from now scientists will discover that Jeeps bend the rules of physics and chemistry.

Wonder if that's because trucks have bigger hoses and more surface area? Don't think there are many plastic tanked radiators in semis... although all my big truck experience is with 70s and 80s logging trucks. Perhaps the cooling systems operate at different pressures? Gotta be a good explanation.

-Mac

 

[MountaineerTom]

Interesting. These are a staple in the trucking industry and have not had any issues using them.

I really was surprised they didn't work. I paid a lot of money for a bunch of appropriately sized ones at NAPA.

 

[williambmac]

After going back to the OEM clamps, I’ve not leaked since 2019.

OEM spring clamps are the best choice.

 

[Blackjack]

Years from now scientists will discover that Jeeps bend the rules of physics and chemistry.

Wonder if that's because trucks have bigger hoses and more surface area? Don't think there are many plastic tanked radiators in semis... although all my big truck experience is with 70s and 80s logging trucks. Perhaps the cooling systems operate at different pressures? Gotta be a good explanation.

-Mac

Most all the newer trucks have plastic tank radiators and some even have closed systems. They have similar emissions issues and have to run higher engine temps as well.

 

[RaymondT]

Factory spring clamps are the way to go. I would probably stick with regular rubber rad hoses. Silicone can handle very high temps but they are soft and springs clamps really dig into the hoses over time. If you can't find the spring clamps, then the Breeze/Ideal clamps with the belleville washers will work fine. We used them at Kenworth all the time.