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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 08:58 PM
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Default Dirtbound offroad fan controller users?

anyone using dirtbound offroads fan controller, can you check for a part number on the switch?

i think i found a alternative switch to use that doesnt cost $50

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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 09:55 PM
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I bought the entire fan conversion from them, and I am completely disappointed. The "controller" never kicked on to start the fans. Then I hardwired all 3 fans to be on all the time while the engine is running, and they couldn't even keep the engine cool at idle, let alone trying to drive around. I have a new radiator, thermostat, water pump, and head gasket, so the only thing letting it get hot was the insufficient fans.

I like the custom shroud the kit came with, but the rivers popped out easily which I replaced with small bolts, and it needed a lot of trimming to fit around the core support, radiator hoses, A/C lines, and front bulkhead.

I would suggest buying the shroud, replacing the rivets, finding your own fans that have a sufficient CFM rating, and definitely find a different controller method
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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 10:09 PM
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I bought the entire fan conversion from them, and I am completely disappointed. The "controller" never kicked on to start the fans. Then I hardwired all 3 fans to be on all the time while the engine is running, and they couldn't even keep the engine cool at idle, let alone trying to drive around. I have a new radiator, thermostat, water pump, and head gasket, so the only thing letting it get hot was the insufficient fans.

I like the custom shroud the kit came with, but the rivers popped out easily which I replaced with small bolts, and it needed a lot of trimming to fit around the core support, radiator hoses, A/C lines, and front bulkhead.

I would suggest buying the shroud, replacing the rivets, finding your own fans that have a sufficient CFM rating, and definitely find a different controller method
yeah im using my own fans, could u get me the part number off the switch?
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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 10:18 PM
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If you can wait a day I can lol Its 4a.m. here in the U.K. and its raining, sorry
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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 10:20 PM
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If you can wait a day I can lol Its 4a.m. here in the U.K. and its raining, sorry
LOL no problem!

didnt realize u were across the pond!
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