I just bought an aftermarket 3 core radiator for my 1992 4.0L Cherokee and I was wondering if therected are any tips on doing this and how hard it is.

 

It's easy just takes about an hour or 2. Unbolt everything on the crossbar that sits on top of the radiator and unhook any hoses and lines on the radiator and it just comes out. If you've never done it before just examine all the bolts and remember where they go so when you put it back it's as easy when you took it off.

 

Thanks. Yeah I have never done one of these before , this is my first Cherokee and I am 14 so not a whole lot of experience

 

I would unhook the lower rad hose first and drain the coolant. Then the rest is just unbolting everything to free up the radiator. I'm sure there's how to 's on youtube. If you run into any problems let us know we will be glad to help a young gun like yourself out.

 

Watch a few vids will help....https://www.google.com/webhp?sourcei...rokee+radiator

 

Swapping a radiator in these trucks is not difficult at all.

HOWEVER, if you're installing a 3-row, it's going to be quite a bit thicker than your stock radiator was. Installation shouldn't give you a problem, but you need to make sure your engine mounts are in good condition and that the mechanical fan isn't going to make contact with your expensive new radiator. Some people have installed these only to destroy them because their worn out engine mounts allowed the engine to shift the fan right into the radiator.

 

I replaced the mechanical fan with a new 12 inch electric that mounts to the radiator

 

Well never mind then. You got it covered.

 

^ this exact thing times a million. I REEEALLY wish I'd known about this.

 

I got it in this morning and it took about an hour and a half. Thank you for all the help

 

Next one will only take an hour. Good job.

 

This sounds like exactly what i want to do with my 93 xj. My OEM radiator is giving up and i'd like to put in a 3-row all metal replacement and also eliminate the stock fan and clutch..replace with a second (primary) electric fan. I'm curious which 3-row rad is a good replacement and also what electric fan is everyones favorite. Any help in this area is appreciated.

 

I bought an all aluminum 3-row from a vendor on Amazon called YourRadiator. Aside from a bit of minor handling damage, the quality was quite good for a $130 unit. (The vendor refunded part of the purchase price). Unfortunately I was unaware that worn motor mounts in an XJ will allow your engine to move forward and my fan clutch ate it for lunch, so I can't offer any longevity reports, but during the cooling system burping and belt tension adjustment period and the first five miles into town, it was great!

 

What I did was I replaced both fans with 2 twelve inch electrics from o'reilly's and got the 3 row for about $120 shipped on ebay. Instead of my jeep running almost pegged temperature on the trails, I can run the ac and be right at or under 210°F