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11-06-2018, 01:16 PM

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Radiator Support Replacement

My radiator support broke at the mount to the frame. It was the last remaining rust issue I had. I looked under Teck Info and searched this section for replacement info. Is there a definitive How to on here? Yes, I have my Haynes. Who currently manufactures the best replacement? I will probably do something else in the meantime to temporarily get through deer season more or less safely.

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11-07-2018, 06:24 AM

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I bought mine at rockauto.com.....https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...k=686403&jsn=1

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11-07-2018, 07:44 PM

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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9uldAUQ_Pgo

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/948852-94-f150-radiator-core-support-replacement-2.html
There's a few more on here. I purchased mine from eBay, at the time it was less expensive then Rock Auto.

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11-08-2018, 10:13 AM

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I've watched lots or videos and read some parts reviews, folks wine about quality. I am more or less wondering which the community thinks is best. I would pay a little more for a thicker steel/better fitment. Look at all this "free" money I can put it to it by replacing it myself.

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11-08-2018, 10:20 AM

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I bought mine at rockauto.com.....https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...k=686403&jsn=1

review?

I wonder how much money they are missing by not listing it for 92-96 F150s and if it really fits a 97 F150

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11-08-2018, 11:59 AM

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review?

I wonder how much money they are missing by not listing it for 92-96 F150s and if it really fits a 97 F150

I find rockauto doesn’t always list things under every truck, this is not listed for a 95 f150 5.0L but is for a 95 f250 5.0L.... we know it’s the same rad support but I guess rockauto doesn’t.

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11-08-2018, 01:40 PM

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I know each person on a forum is a single person and it is hard for a single person to compare/contrast 1 time only parts like this. Anyone have any info on what brands not to buy? I’m looking at a comment of the EVAN FISHER on Amazon and they guy noted he would have gladly paid more for higher quality. That’s what sparked this.

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11-08-2018, 01:59 PM

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Why not go to the junkyard an pull a Ford original in good condition? Way cheaper than the new + shipping AND no question about quality. Just my $0.02

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11-08-2018, 02:48 PM

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Why not go to the junkyard an pull a Ford original in good condition? Way cheaper than the new + shipping AND no question about quality. Just my $0.02

Because depending if you live on or near the snowbelt states, those junkyard rad supports are going to be rusty as well if not banged up....

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11-08-2018, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mark1986F150

Why not go to the junkyard an pull a Ford original in good condition? Way cheaper than the new + shipping AND no question about quality. Just my $0.02

The salt air in Florida is not exactly the same as the rock salt and brine spread on the roads all Winter long in the Mid-Atlantic. As frank5079 stated, you would be extremely lucky to find one in decent shape at a junkyard around here.

CamoF-250, I got mine from JBG a couple weeks ago. The shop said they had to grind a small section down to make room for the radiator. I believe a bracket was a little off?

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