Socketless Hose Fittings?

#1

I was wondering if anyone has any experience with or thoughts on using Socketless Hoses (like Aeroquip’s or Canton’s) as opposed to traditional steel braided lines?

The primary attraction, other than the lower price of fittings and weight reduction, is that it would seem much easier for me to assemble, as I don’t really have a workshop, or even a workbench (I live in an apartment).

Supposedly, these hoses offer the same specs as traditional lines (250psi/300°F).

Thanks.

#2

I used them for the oil return line on my Evo. Thy worked well but I think I’d use an Oetiker clamp to supplement the barbed fitting. They say you don’t need it but I think I would anyway.