Gates 22893 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower

Gates 22893 Lower Radiator Coolant Hose

The Gates Molded Coolant Hose 22893 is a molded EPDM radiator coolant hose built for lower cooling-system routing on select Dodge Ram heavy-duty trucks. It is shaped to match the original hose path and dimensions, helping restore proper coolant flow in the engine cooling system.

Compatible with 2003-2010 Dodge Ram 2500 and 2003-2010 Dodge Ram 3500 in the lower position, this hose is a direct-fit replacement for common radiator hose service on these applications.

Key Features

• Brand: Gates Molded Coolant Hose
• Part number: 22893
• EPDM construction for coolant-system service
• Molded design for OE-style routing and fit
• Lower radiator coolant hose application
• End inside diameter: 2 in. / 51 mm
• Centerline length: 15.1 in. / 384 mm
• No spring and no quick-connect fittings

Product Details

Gates molded coolant hoses are engineered for upper, lower, bypass, heater, and other coolant-system applications using OEM-quality specifications. The Gates Molded Coolant Hose line is built to cover a wide range of replacement needs, and this 22893 hose is shaped for the lower hose route used on select Dodge Ram 2500 and Dodge Ram 3500 models. If you are replacing a worn or leaking lower radiator hose, Gates 22893 provides the correct molded profile for the cooling system layout.

This part cross-references Dayco 72241 for the same application.

Common Problems This Hose Can Address

• Coolant leaks from a cracked or aged lower radiator hose
• Softening, swelling, or collapse of the original hose
• Improper hose routing after prior cooling-system repair
• Loss of coolant flow caused by a damaged hose section
• Service replacement for a worn Dodge Ram 2500 or Ram 3500 lower hose

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the hose route, end diameters, and centerline length before installation. Inspect hose clamps, radiator necks, and adjoining coolant pipes for wear or corrosion, and replace any damaged sealing surfaces before filling the system. After installation, refill with the correct coolant and bleed air from the cooling system according to the vehicle service procedure.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded coolant hose to OEM-quality specifications for cooling-system replacement service. The molded EPDM construction is intended for dependable fitment on the listed Dodge Ram 2500 and Dodge Ram 3500 applications.