#6 180 Degree Hose End Push Lock

The #6 180 Degree Hose End Push Lock from Triple X Race Components is a precision hydraulic and fuel line fitting engineered for high-performance automotive applications, custom hot rods, and motorsports builds. This 180-degree adapter connects 6 AN hose assemblies to female 6 AN ports, allowing fluid delivery to flow back toward the engine block or frame with a tight, compact footprint. Builders and mechanics rely on these fittings when space constraints demand directional changes that straight or 90-degree configurations cannot accommodate.

Constructed from lightweight black-anodized aluminum, this push-lock hose end delivers durability and corrosion resistance while minimizing weight—critical for performance vehicles where every tenth of a pound counts. The 180-degree design allows a single hose barb to exit perpendicular to the fitting body, then redirect 180 degrees back along the original axis, cutting installation complexity in tight engine bays. The push-lock barb mechanism provides a secure, leak-free seal without requiring additional clamps or crimping tools, making field repairs and custom fabrication faster and more reliable than traditional crimped alternatives.

Street rod builders, drag racing teams, and custom fabricators benefit most from this fitting when routing coolant bypass lines, fuel return paths, or power steering hoses in confined engine compartments. The 6 AN size (3/8-inch hose ID equivalent) handles moderate to high flow rates without excessive pressure drop, making it ideal for LS swaps, vintage V8 restorations, and bracket racing platforms. Compatibility extends to any fuel system, cooling system, or hydraulic application using standard 6 AN male hose barbs and 6 AN female receiver ports. Installation requires only hand pressure to seat the barb fully into the female port—no special tools, no mistakes.