Long story short during a Moab trip the factory radiator started leaking from a pin hole caused by corrosion.
I thought finding a replacement radiator would be quite simple and was actually suprised that Moab didn't have one in stock at any of the 4 parts retailers.
I'm looking for a reliable radiator that is capable of cooling the IDIT. I cannot justify a Rodney Red and I'm a bit skeptical of the recent e-bay aluminum setup although it's beginning to look more tempting.
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NAPA stocks the APD 2194 --Copper/Brass construction. $330
AutoZone stocks an Aluminum unit and a Copper/Brass unit. $305
AZ also has a LIFETIME warranty.
Ford: $800-$1,000
What has everyone's luck been having the radiator repaired? I've done this on the Toyota's but the Ford's cooling system is FAR more critcal to me than the rockcrawlers.
I like the copper/brass for corrosion resistance and it's durable enough to use as a perch when I'm working on the engine.
Are our radiators 3 or 4 core?
Where can I find the Fin Per Inch count? The part guys are no help and the websites don't list them.
I know this has been discussed but it seems everyone else found a different solution.
I will be doing upper/lower radiator hoses and a factory Ford water pump and thermostat. Anything else?
I thought finding a replacement radiator would be quite simple and was actually suprised that Moab didn't have one in stock at any of the 4 parts retailers.
I'm looking for a reliable radiator that is capable of cooling the IDIT. I cannot justify a Rodney Red and I'm a bit skeptical of the recent e-bay aluminum setup although it's beginning to look more tempting.
.
NAPA stocks the APD 2194 --Copper/Brass construction. $330
AutoZone stocks an Aluminum unit and a Copper/Brass unit. $305
AZ also has a LIFETIME warranty.
Ford: $800-$1,000
What has everyone's luck been having the radiator repaired? I've done this on the Toyota's but the Ford's cooling system is FAR more critcal to me than the rockcrawlers.
I like the copper/brass for corrosion resistance and it's durable enough to use as a perch when I'm working on the engine.
Are our radiators 3 or 4 core?
Where can I find the Fin Per Inch count? The part guys are no help and the websites don't list them.
I know this has been discussed but it seems everyone else found a different solution.
I will be doing upper/lower radiator hoses and a factory Ford water pump and thermostat. Anything else?
Its got to be a brass 4 row or nothing. Now get a 4 row with a fin count of at least 15 fins per inch. 16 would be even better. A 12 or 13 will not cool it well enough. Tubes count is important to A 54 or 56 tube core will work fine.. The more the better in this area. This is for the brass only radiators. The very best aluminum radiator is the Rodney Red. I have this and severl others do also. They are the best by far. They are expensive but you get way more than you pay for. Its the last radiator you will need in the trucks. Nothing lasts forever as we are finding out. If cost is the usual factor then go with the Champion but do this first. Call and tell them about what we have been seeing about their very poor packaging. Surely if they want to make a sale they will tell you something that may or maynot be true. The shippers are the ones trying to do a job but if something is improperly packaged then its going to get damaged in transit. No amount of insurance will get your item sfaely to you either. My RR was packed so well it was terrible to remove from the box. The RR was not shipped in the chinaese yleeow cardboard box either. It was the thickest cardboard I have ever seen protecting that piece of art. BTW when you attempt to remove your original its going to be so heavy from all the buildup in it. You may need some help. The aliminum is such an easy install...
Let me know if that is the case
