Screaming Chicken’s New F-Body Power Steering Line Kit
If you have ever tried to source factory power steering lines for a Camaro or Firebird, you already know the headache. Between discontinued GM part numbers, junkyard lines that are cracked and corroded, and generic “universal” kits that never quite fit right, getting clean power steering plumbing on an F-body has always been a pain. Screaming Chicken just dropped a F-Body Power Steering Line Kit that solves the problem for 1967 through 1992 models, and they did it the right way.
What Comes In The Box
Each kit ships with 60 inches of 6AN braided nylon PTFE hose from Finish Line Factory, along with a selection of fittings and adapters sized specifically for F-body steering boxes. Depending on which generation you order for, the kits include three 90-degree fittings (or 45-degree for first gens), plus a 45-degree, a straight, and a pair of O-ring or inverted flare to AN adapters for the steering box side. A barb-to-AN adapter is also included, so both your pressure and return lines match.
Screaming Chicken offers three versions of the F-Body Power Steering Line Kit. The 1967-69 kit is built for first-gen Camaros and Firebirds running BBC, SBC, or LS powerplants. The 1970-81 kit covers second-gen cars, and the 1982-92 kit handles third gens, including TPI cars and LS swaps. Each kit accounts for the differences in steering box thread types and fitting styles between generations.
For 1970-81 cars specifically, GM switched to metric threads on the steering box around 1979, so Screaming Chicken includes a note about checking whether your box uses O-ring or inverted flare fittings. If you still have the original lines, look at the end that bolts to the steering box. O-ring fittings will have a visible rubber O-ring at the connection point. You can also pull one of the steering box mounting bolts and check the threads. Metric threads mean metric fittings.
Now Covering 4th Gen LS1 Cars
Screaming Chicken just expanded the F-Body Power Steering Line Kit lineup to include 1998-2002 Camaro and Firebird LS1 cars, and they did it with two options depending on how deep you want to go. Where the 1967-92 kits ship with 60 inches of hose for you to cut and build, the 4th gen kits come with pre-made lines cut to the correct length for stock LS1 power steering placement. No measuring, no trimming, no chasing fittings at the parts counter.
The full Pressure and Return Line Kit runs $169.95 and replaces both sides of the system. You get pre-made pressure and return lines, O-ring to AN adapters for the rack, a barb to AN adapter so the return matches the pressure side, and an extended O-ring to AN fitting that bolts straight to the factory 1998-2002 LS1 power steering pump with no modifications.
If your return side is still in good shape and you just want to address the pressure line, the Pressure Line Kit runs $84.95 and gets you exactly what you need. The pressure side is the one that fails first on these cars. It carries 1,000 to 1,500 PSI of working pressure under load, it lives closer to the headers, and it is almost always the line that starts weeping or blowing first on a 20-plus-year-old F-body. The kit includes the pre-made pressure line, an O-ring to AN adapter for the rack, and the same extended pump fitting that comes with the full kit.
Both kits use Finish Line Factory braided PTFE rated for 3,000 PSI and over 400 degrees, which is the same plumbing builders run on dedicated track cars. The extended O-ring to AN pump fitting is the piece most 4th gen owners get stuck on when they try to convert to braided lines. Screaming Chicken solved it by sourcing a fitting that clears the surrounding accessories and threads into the stock pump location with zero hassle.
One fitment note before you order. Both 1998-2002 kits are built for LS1 cars only. They will not fit V6 or LT1 F-bodies because the power steering routing and pump fittings are different across those platforms. If you have an LS1 Camaro or Firebird and you are tired of looking at tired factory hoses every time you pop the hood, this is the cleanest one-afternoon fix on the market.
Why PTFE Over Rubber
The stock rubber lines GM used on these cars were fine in 1985. They are not fine 40 years later. Rubber degrades over time, especially in an engine bay where heat cycles, oil exposure, and vibration eat away at hose material. PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) lined hose handles that can handle abuse without breaking a sweat. The Finish Line Factory hose included in these kits is rated for 3,000 PSI and can handle temperatures above 400 degrees. For context, most power steering systems operate between 1,000 and 1,500 PSI under load, so there is a serious safety margin built in.
PTFE hose also resists chemical breakdown from power steering fluid far better than rubber. That matters because the number one cause of power steering pump failure, outside of running a system dry, is contaminated fluid from deteriorating hoses pushing debris through the pump and steering box. Clean lines mean cleaner fluid, which means a longer life for your pump and box.
Installation Notes
The 60 inches of hose included gives you plenty of length to route lines around headers, accessories, and anything else living in your engine bay. You will need to cut the hose to length and install two of the included fittings yourself. If you have never cut braided hose before, wrap the cut point with a layer of masking tape first and use a cutoff wheel or sharp shears designed for braided line. The tape keeps the braid from fraying and gives you a cleaner cut to work with.
Routing is where these kits really shine compared to hunting down OEM replacement lines. Because you are building the lines to your car, you can avoid tight bends, keep the hose away from exhaust manifolds or headers, and run everything at angles that prevent kinks. That flexibility is a huge deal on LS-swapped cars, where the power steering pump may not sit in the factory location.
One thing to keep in mind: you will need an AN fitting for your specific power steering pump if one is not already installed. Some aftermarket and LS pumps come with AN fittings from the factory. If you are running a stock Saginaw pump, you may need an adapter. Screaming Chicken says to reach out to them directly if you are unsure which fitting your pump requires.
For anyone who has done AN plumbing on fuel systems, the process is very similar. The fittings are threaded together by hand until snug, then tightened with a wrench. No special crimping tools required.
The Bottom Line
Screaming Chicken has been specializing in Camaro and Firebird parts since day one, and this F-Body Power Steering Line Kit fills a gap that F-body owners have been working around for years. Instead of piecing together adapters and hoses from three different vendors, everything you need for both pressure and return lines comes in one box. Whether you are freshening up the steering on a stock restoration or plumbing a full LS swap, this kit takes the guesswork out of it.
Screaming Chicken has built a reputation around solving the real problems that F-body owners deal with every day in the garage. From steering components to LS swap essentials, the brand focuses on parts that actually work for the cars they were designed for. If you want the full story on how they got here, check out our feature on Screaming Chicken and what makes them different from the rest of the F-body aftermarket.
