V8 Radiator Core Supports and Lift

[pennyduke]

I'm about to weld in my V8 core supports for a stock radiator and will be doing a 2" body lift at the same time. Should I lower the supports 1 or 2 inches to adjust for the lift or just weld them in at the stock position? Also does the bottom of the new supports line up with the bottom of the frame? That's the only dimension I cant find. Thanks

 

[DirtDonk]

Can't help you with the proper alignment for stock, but if it's even remotely an option to lower them now, I would try that.
No matter what you do, you're likely to end up having to modify something. Whether that something is the fan shroud or the mounts themselves, probably doesn't make much difference. But the mounts might be cleaner (stock looking) than adding a spacer to drop the shroud.
Or, if not a spacer, then at least some type of fastener that lets the shroud fit lower on the radiator itself.

Not sure if the mounts can be fitted lower on the support, as I've never tried it. But the concept is perfectly valid.
Is the truck assembled far enough (engine and body installed) to just test-fit it to your specs?
Reason I ask is that with body lifts, some Broncos act different than others. Just the factory variations at work. Best is to make things to fit YOUR needs while you can.

Good luck!

Paul

 

[sykanr0ng]

James Duff makes these extended lower radiator brackets for use with a 2 inch body lift:

http://www.dufftuff.com/Extended_Lower_Radiator_Brackets_Body_Lift_Bronco_p/3111.htm

 

[Glass Pony]

I lowered my mounts 2" on the supports and it worked out pretty well. It helps to have the motor/fan in the vehicle and have the radiator/shroud for mock up. 2 pieces of 4"x4"x1/8" steel are needed to lower the top mounts. I have this one picture and I'll post some pictures later of the bottom mounts.

 

[pennyduke]

The motor is out right now, I'm doing the I6 to 302 conversion. I have a 2" WH body lift on the way. Glass Pony, I really like how that radiator sits lower in the bay. Pictures of the bottom would really help. Thanks for the help guys.

 

[Glass Pony]

pennyuke,
For the lower mounts I used a piece of 3"x5-1/2"x1/8" steel and a piece of 1" angle approx. 2-1/2" long (to continue the stiffener).
I threw in a couple more pics of the top also.(first 2 pics) Hope this helps.

 

[Glass Pony]

BTW, If you haven't bought a shroud yet look at the steel shroud WH sells. For the extra $20 it will be the last one you buy.

 

[pennyduke]

Thank you, This is exactly what I needed. Is that the WH shroud in the post above. Looks awesome...

 

[Glass Pony]

Thank you, This is exactly what I needed. Is that the WH shroud in the post above. Looks awesome...

Yes it is.
My plastic shroud was leaning against the wall and fell over and broke.
The steel one from WH while in the Bronco I had to change head gaskets on my 351w. I would rest the cast iron head on it (padded of course) to re-grip to set it on the engine block. Plus my big belly leaning on it for hours to perform the work.
It passed my torture test with flying colors.

 

[pennyduke]

Awesome, I really like the Wild Horses 2" Body Lift kit they just sent me. I will be ordering a shroud and a Dynacorn floor pan kit next. Thanks for your help...