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ForMud · 03-05-2009, 04:30 PM

In in the process of removing my stock radiator support, and I'm in need of some ideas on how to support radiator. My plans are to narrow and lower the front clip and to run tubing to support both the sheet metal and the radiator.
I'm going to use the radiator I have now to help keep the costs down. It's a stocked sized, four core. I'm also considering tilting it back towards the engine to help lower the nose even more. (I'm running electric fans now)
My question is...Whats going to be the best way to clamp the radiator in place? Picts would be helpful. The truck is never driven on the road and is a 1981 body style with a stock frame.

HOT_DAMN · 03-05-2009, 06:19 PM

SEARCH!!!!

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...adiator+mounts

I know there are more out there, I have found some pretty trick ones on PBB. Wish I had saved some of the links for whenever I get around to putting mine in.

rcurrier44 · 03-06-2009, 07:47 AM

I used sectioned (narrower rad than stock) stock mounts welded to the tube frame. However I have never had any luck with the mounts keeping the rad from being knocked into the fan. So I built the fan shroud to help clamp the top plate down with a steel frame...

ForMud · 03-06-2009, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOT_DAMN

SEARCH!!!!

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...adiator+mounts

I know there are more out there, I have found some pretty trick ones on PBB. Wish I had saved some of the links for whenever I get around to putting mine in.

I did a search and found that thread.....Was hoping someone had done something recently and hadn't posted.

Thanks anyway.

03-05-2009, 04:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
ForMud Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Member # 96832 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 42	Looking for radiator support ideas In in the process of removing my stock radiator support, and I'm in need of some ideas on how to support radiator. My plans are to narrow and lower the front clip and to run tubing to support both the sheet metal and the radiator. I'm going to use the radiator I have now to help keep the costs down. It's a stocked sized, four core. I'm also considering tilting it back towards the engine to help lower the nose even more. (I'm running electric fans now) My question is...Whats going to be the best way to clamp the radiator in place? Picts would be helpful. The truck is never driven on the road and is a 1981 body style with a stock frame.

03-06-2009, 07:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
rcurrier44 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15404 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 3,077	I used sectioned (narrower rad than stock) stock mounts welded to the tube frame. However I have never had any luck with the mounts keeping the rad from being knocked into the fan. So I built the fan shroud to help clamp the top plate down with a steel frame... __________________ Life begins where the pavement ends!

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03-05-2009, 06:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
HOT_DAMN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Member # 66873 Location: FWD, TX Posts: 365	SEARCH!!!! http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...adiator+mounts I know there are more out there, I have found some pretty trick ones on PBB. Wish I had saved some of the links for whenever I get around to putting mine in.