Suggestions on which rad to order and where to get it? I've seen them at auto parts warehouse anywhere from $89 and up.. Help

 

Where r u located? What kinda wheelin u do?

 

In Round Rock TX and yes we had over 100 days of 100 plus degree weather, only go to the offload parks 2 or 3 times a year.. This one is on the street 95% of the time..

 

So..... About that Rad....

 

Bump

 

That kind of weather u prob shuld get a 2-3 row rad instead of oem replacement. Search the forum for some ideas of which aftermarket one to get.

 

Did a search, didn't get a whole lotta answers... I'll just buy one and that will be that..

 

With regard to buying local, if there's a warranty issue, it can be handled quickly.

 

X2.

 

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...LAMS_988141313____

would this be a suitable replacement? It's from Advance auto parts

They'll have to ship it to me, but I can deal with the local store if any issues arise..

 

Looks like I can get the parts Rad (2 row), Waterpump, T stat housing, top hose, heater hose, both gaskets for $231 delivered...

Mech on my local gun forum that will do the work for $150-$175 ($50 hr) figuring 3-3.5 hrs his estimate.

I think that's a good price for my sanity...

 

Don't forget a new fan clutch....about $35 and a key cooling system item.

 

FWIW, a 1 row OE style aluminum core rad can be bought locally for +/-$100. OE style is a very wide 1.25" single row aluminum core. A 1.5" wide 2 row core copper/brass has no more coolant capacity than than a 1.25" wide single row. There's no extra coolant between those 2 rows.

 

I replaced mine w oem and wheel pretty often. I havnt had any issues unless i get it VERY dirty w debris from mud. When that happens, i get my sprayer out of the back and hit it with water. Again i emphasize it has to get VERY dirty for me to have to do that. Never happens under normal operating conditions.

 

Good point.