[blownford]

I managed a parts store for 26 years. Most every parts manufacture has an "illustrated" catalog or in the back of their "Master" catalog,they will have a section that lists parts by dimensions etc. For instance Monroe shocks will have you pick out the top and bottom mount configuration usually a loop (eye) or a stud. Then you choose the extended and compressed length and it will list the various shock part numbers that meet that spec.



In the case of brake hoses, you choose the fitting size and type for each end and then the overall length Bendix, Wagner and Raybestos had this info available for sure, probably others. Some of the hoses that will come up may have been discontinued or they are not in stock, you need to investigate.


If you go to one of the major parts chains, you might not find someone knowledgeable working the parts counter as they are now mostly kids who only punch in the application and read what the computer says. You might have better luck if your local store has a "commercial" dept that works wit shops.


I would also assume the catalogs are available online for you to browse through.
-Mike