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Old May 2, 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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Old May 2, 2011 | 01:36 PM
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Radiator Barn, there are many more. I recommend all metal.
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Old May 2, 2011 | 01:38 PM
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X2 on the all metal suggestion.

Plastic end caps WILL fail. Just a matter of time.
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Old May 2, 2011 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
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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Old May 2, 2011 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Screwd up 6
I think you have always responded to any of my questions on this board haha. thanks
Hey, you sayin I have no life outside CF?!?
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Old May 2, 2011 | 01:50 PM
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I got my all metal 3 row from Autozone. Love it.
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Old May 2, 2011 | 02:02 PM
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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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Old May 2, 2011 | 02:08 PM
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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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Old May 2, 2011 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ToyRunner1
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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Old May 2, 2011 | 10:01 PM
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Just finished my CSF 3 row install. It's perfect

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Old May 3, 2011 | 08:00 AM
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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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Old May 3, 2011 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by kyledye25
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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Old May 3, 2011 | 11:23 AM
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Thanks for the info

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Old May 3, 2011 | 12:38 PM
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Anybody got side-by-side pics comparing stock & aftermarket rads?
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Old May 3, 2011 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by djb383
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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