Bend Radiator Mounts?

Orange Crush

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• Mar 29, 2007

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I got this radiator from BC Broncos: http://bcbroncos.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=132_43&products_id=43

It's supposed to fit the stock mounts but I'll be damned! Do I need new mounts or should I tweak the stock ones to clearance? The stock mounts are not wide enough. I don't want the top mounts to look like Sh%* when I'm done. If new mounts, which ones? I'm thinking the 4-core mounts would be too wide. WTF am I doing wrong here?

Thanks,
Bob

 

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ChrisinWV

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• Mar 29, 2007

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Do you have the new urethane inserts?
THey are VERY tight....I had to use a ratchet strap to pull the one down tight enough to get a bolt started if I recall correctly.
Good luck Bob.
Let me know if you need a hand.
Chris

 

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ChrisinWV said:

Do you have the new urethane inserts?

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No, I was going to reuse the bushings that were in there because they are in good shape. Thanks Chris, I may take you up on your offer if I don't get it figured out. I'll probably call and talk to Chuck or Jason tomorrow and see what they suggest.

 

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• Mar 30, 2007

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Chuck got me squared away (I think anyway?). He pulled some mounts off of the shelf and took some measurements which I compared to mine. Come to find out, I've got one lower mount that has a 1/4" narrower opening than stock. Since it is a lower mount, I am going to try bending it first and if not satisfied with the fit I will order new mounts from Chuck, prolly a few t-shirts too ;D