Aftermarket Radiator ?
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Aftermarket Radiator ?
Have a 98 F150 4 x 4 with 5.4L , 175k mi.....
Anyone have a really good quality Mfg. reccomendation for new radiator ?
Is the OEM a 2 row radiator - what does that mean ? Are aftermarket radiators good enough quality to replace OEM ?
Thanks for any help ....
Anyone have a really good quality Mfg. reccomendation for new radiator ?
Is the OEM a 2 row radiator - what does that mean ? Are aftermarket radiators good enough quality to replace OEM ?
Thanks for any help ....
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Last I had done work with radiators, I found that almost all were made in Canada.
The stock OEM part is usually a single row.
I replaced mine with a 2 row for increased cooling for towing heavey loads.
A look at the overall length and width shows it is a large area and cools well for even a single row.
Beyond this, a source with a brand name should be fine and with a warrenty.
I found that as an individual, buying anything from Canada is a difficult thing to do.
Companies here import in quanity so the deal is quite different for them.
I got my unit from Rock Auto but you will have to look at their website to see what they may have, now.
Good luck.
The stock OEM part is usually a single row.
I replaced mine with a 2 row for increased cooling for towing heavey loads.
A look at the overall length and width shows it is a large area and cools well for even a single row.
Beyond this, a source with a brand name should be fine and with a warrenty.
I found that as an individual, buying anything from Canada is a difficult thing to do.
Companies here import in quanity so the deal is quite different for them.
I got my unit from Rock Auto but you will have to look at their website to see what they may have, now.
Good luck.
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Radiator non - OEM
Thanks Bluegrass........I'll do some shopping around for an aftermarket one ......Amazon usually has a good selection .....maybe actually call their store to get some more info on the product etc.
Thanks again
Thanks again
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