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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 09:10 PM
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i want to replace my radiator before this season. ive done some research and am down to two choices but willing to take any recommendations.

lookin for any reviews or thoughts on which is better

CHAMPION 3 ROW ALL ALUMINUM

3 Row All Aluminum Replacement Radiator for the Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Comanche, and Jeep J-Series - Manufactured by Champion Cooling Systems, Part Number: 78 : Amazon.com : Automotive 3 Row All Aluminum Replacement Radiator for the Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Comanche, and Jeep J-Series - Manufactured by Champion Cooling Systems, Part Number: 78 : Amazon.com : Automotive


CSF HD 3 ROW ALL METAL

http://dpgoffroad.com/products/csf-h...ngler-97-06-2/
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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 09:12 PM
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I'd go through DPG out of those two.

radiatorbarn.com also offers a 3 row for a good price, which is what I'm running
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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 1996sportXJ
radiatorbarn.com also offers a 3 row for a good price, which is what I'm running
i think they removed it bc that was an option as well but when i went to look tonight it wasnt there.
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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 10:46 PM
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I wouldnt go with the champion. I just replaced my champion with a csf from DPG today. The champion I had started leaking from where the tanks attach to the core on both sides after 1 year of use. There have been alot of other guys have the exact same problem I did.
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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by okie 1 ton yj
The champion I had started leaking from where the tanks attach to the core on both sides after 1 year of use.
thats good to know
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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 08:20 PM
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There have been a couple of guys on naxja have the same problem.
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by DirtRoadXJ

i think they removed it bc that was an option as well but when i went to look tonight it wasnt there.
Really? I got mine from them a few weeks ago... Interesting
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 01:22 AM
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Almost twice as much as your looking to spend, but I've heard a lot of good things about FFD's aluminum radiators. It's probably what I'm gonna go with when it's time to swap.
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 02:23 PM
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What radiator did you end up using?
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 05:56 PM
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I ended up just getting a stock replacement bc mine straight up blew and I needed one right away. Was going to get the one from dpg.
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Old Jun 8, 2013 | 07:22 AM
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i dont think a "upgraded" radiator is necessary, i beat the hell out of my stroker and its never once got close to hot with a stock radiator, i do have a 3 electric fan set up tho
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