05/06 Power Steering Hose Deterioration
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Shark01
GT Owner
Why would this be true? There would probably be ongoing demand.
Also, does this use an upgraded material to prevent it in the future?
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HOOKED ON GT
GT Owner
The reason we will not make any more is a business decision. We think there may be 3000+ Gts still around that would need the hoses eventually, but It may take us years to sell the first 500. Not a very smart business move for us to sit on tens of thousands of dollars worth of inventory for years. Of course if you are interested in buying our supply, we could work something out on our remaining 450.
As to the material, it meets OEM standards. This is really the only hose on the car that is having this issue. Every other hose is the same age but are not having the problem. We think there was an issue with the particular vendor of that part but we will never know for sure.
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Blue/white 06'
Shark01
GT Owner
Yes, I understand you want to keep inventory manageable.....are they that difficult to fabricate that they cannot be manufactured in smaller lots in the future? Just would not like to see more good aftermarket solutions turn into un-obtainium over time.
I would just leave it in the plastic bag, out of the sun and high heat. It should last as long as any other OEM quality hoses would.
We wanted to start off with a smaller run, but our supplier would not do any less, and they kind of grumbled about that.
The Grey Ghost
GT Owner
Rich, payment just sent.
Off topic, Gina said to tell Evelyn hi and she missed getting to visit with her at the rally this year.
First one missed since we started attending. Hopefully back on track next year.
Jeff
Off topic, Gina said to tell Evelyn hi and she missed getting to visit with her at the rally this year.
First one missed since we started attending. Hopefully back on track next year.
Jeff
Thanks Jeff. Hose will go out tomorrow. Evelyn really misses her GT friends. She just didn't feel up to it this time. After seeing all the pictures, she said she is going next year for sure. Are you going to make it to B-J in Scottsdale in January? Have a Merry Christmas. Stay Safe.
The Grey Ghost
GT Owner
Rich, received the hose. Thanks for the quick service and taking on the project in the first place.
Won't be making BJ.
Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!
MAD IN NC
Proud Owner/ BOD blah bla
All 05/06 GTs will need them eventually. And the only place they are available is from Rich Brooks or me. All the smart people are getting them before they are all gone.
extrap
GT Owner
I hope this works out so well for you and Rich B that you guys venture into other no-longer-made parts
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Anyone with an 05/06 GT should get one of these while they can
FGT899
GT Owner
I’d highly recommend picking up a power steering hose, even if it looks ok for now. Rich changed mine out today and at just under 9k miles, mine was weeping and was swelled up like it was ready to fail sooner than later. Thanks to both Rich’s for providing a solution for this fix! 
MAD IN NC
Proud Owner/ BOD blah bla
just had Rich Brooks the GT Guy change mine and agree
*** damn it - just noticed I already posted here and can't delete, oh well
*** damn it - just noticed I already posted here and can't delete, oh well