Radiator support spacers.

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Oct 2, 2013 | 07:43 AM

stercorarius

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Radiator support spacers.

My bolts snapped off in the frame when I took the radiator support off. Will have to drill them out. The spacers look pretty shot too. I won't have any issues just using washers on the support will I? Don't have the time or money to get replacements from lmc.

Oct 2, 2013 | 08:24 AM

mikeo0o0o0

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Use some 3/8" fender washers, you can get these from Lowe's or Home Depot. Fender washers have a larger OD than standard flat washers.

Oct 2, 2013 | 04:20 PM

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Use some 3/8" fender washers, you can get these from Lowe's or Home Depot. Fender washers have a larger OD than standard flat washers.

^x2. That's exactly what I did swapping my 66 body over to the 78..

and if the rubber mounts are too far gone you can take a circle saw and cut a few prices out of a old bed mat..

Oct 3, 2013 | 05:00 AM

stercorarius

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What rubber mounts?

Oct 3, 2013 | 09:32 AM

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What rubber mounts?

The radiator mounts use rubber cushions on either side of the frame rail.

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Oct 3, 2013 | 10:35 AM

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I went to the junkyard and got some from a 2x4... These were actually in good shape aside from surface rust on the exposed areas. 4x4's tend to see more mud resulting in more corrosion.