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Old 05-02-2011, 01:15 PM
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I have done a lot of reading online about guys swapping their original radiator for a 3 core when it goes out. Can anyone recommend a brand that is close to a direct fit/replacement 3 core and possibly a good site to buy from. Thanks
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Radiator Barn, there are many more. I recommend all metal.
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X2 on the all metal suggestion.

Plastic end caps WILL fail. Just a matter of time.
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X2 on the all metal suggestion.

Plastic end caps WILL fail. Just a matter of time.

I think you have always responded to any of my questions on this board haha. thanks
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I got my all metal 3 row from Autozone. Love it.
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http://dpgoffroad.com/site/radiators.htm

Will not go wrong getting the above from the above. They are all metal and will fit without issue.
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I recommend the "Barn" as well, great radiator and fast shipping, well packaged also.

https://www.radiatorbarn.com/search....oduct=radiator
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I got my all metal 3 row from Autozone. Love it.
How much was it from autozone? Im looking for one soon. My XJ's radio just sprung a small leak but doesnt leak all the time and not enough to really worry yet.
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Just finished my CSF 3 row install. It's perfect

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went with the all metal 3core from radiatorbarn. I was told its a CSF...guess we will see.
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How much was it from autozone? Im looking for one soon. My XJ's radio just sprung a small leak but doesnt leak all the time and not enough to really worry yet.
Mine was only like $130, but it is a closed system, and it was around 6 years ago. I remember the open system was right around the same price. Wish I'd gotten that one instead.
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Thanks for the info

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Anybody got side-by-side pics comparing stock & aftermarket rads?
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Anybody got side-by-side pics comparing stock & aftermarket rads?
I wish I had taken one when I did my rad swap. I bought the 2-row all metal one from 'the barn', and even that looked like the Hulk compared to the stock one. When you compare them, you really see just how pathetic the stock rad really is.


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