BC DOORMAN Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Well, I spent Saturday out back wrenching on the SSS. Studied up on the hydro boost conversion and dove right in. I figured that I would run into a snag or two, but was pleasantly a straight forward project. I went with a new AC delco power steering pump instead of t-ing the low pressure hose. Also, I chose to drill the one hole in the fire wall that didn't line up with the hole from the vacuum booster. I didn't see it mentioned in the links that I studied, but I had to clearance the top of the large hole about 1/4" to get the booster to fit . That was easily done with a de burring bit on the die grinder. Special thanks to Jason (D1SCSS) for a great deal on all the parts to do the conversion!!! Since it went so smooth, I also swapped the front brakes over to the 07' Tahoe loaded calipers and rotors. The whole project took about 7 hours, I did have my 6 year old boy helping me, so that made it go a lot quicker. I will say that the conversion was worth every penny and I didn't think it would be such an improvement. It feels so much firmer on stops, now its time for more horse power! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downeast Johnny Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Glad to hear the project went well. I've heard others say that the H-boost makes a big difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BAD2K Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Yeah I think hydroboost is one of my fave upgrades so far, considering the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006IntimidatorSS Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) What is this hydro boost? This sounds like something I may want. Edited September 3, 2015 by 2006 Intimidator SS (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downeast Johnny Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 What is this hydro boost? This sounds like something I may want. Yup. You want it. The hydro boost booster takes the place of the vacuum booster in standard power brake set-up. It is powered by hydraulic fluid pumped by the power steering pump. Do a search. You'll come up with a lot of info. Here ya go. I did a quick search. Happy reading. http://www.silveradoss.com/forums/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=search&fromMainBar=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WantaSSS Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 I did the swap when mine was under the knife. Best mod for the money as far as I am concerned. They should of came this way from the factory. Night and day difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC DOORMAN Posted September 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Yeah it's a great upgrade. Now that it's done I say it's a must do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nocturnal92 Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 Sounds a great new mod to try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrrat1SS Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 whats the cost of the parts to do this?? I think this is a mod I'd like to do also!! You got all the parts supplied to do the conversion from JC in a package deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WantaSSS Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 I went to rock auto dot com and used the same year 2500 hd with hydro boost. bought a reman booster and new lines and t'd the return. I think it was about 250-300 total. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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