Lower Radiator Isolators
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Lower Radiator Isolators
So I have run into a seemingly unobtanium part situation. My 1995 F150 did not have the rubber lower radiator isolators when I pulled out my old plastic-ended radiator. Since I am going with a 3" Aluminum upgraded radiator, I wanted to make sure it wasn't going to break from vibration or wear abnormally from sitting in the steel U ears. The closest thing I have found is on LMC, but they list it for an F250 Diesel. Does anyone know if these are the same for the gas radiators or if there is another source (other than junkyarding and hoping there are some left) for these rubber isolators? Thanks!
its #6 on this diagram at LMC
https://www.lmctruck.com/1980-96-for...and-components
its #6 on this diagram at LMC
https://www.lmctruck.com/1980-96-for...and-components
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Exact radiator to be installed: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/s...-150/year/1995
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I was able to find a couple pairs at the junkyard, but the listed ones from LMC (either type) are not correct for your normal F150. I may toy with the idea of making a mould and pouring some polyurethane ones though.
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I would be surprised if 1 in 3 actually still had them in the truck. With the age of these trucks it makes sense that they were lost over the years.
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Drop a pic of what you came home with.
Just had mine out & was trying to remember just what they're exactly like, cause I've never seen them spared in the aftermarket.
Just had mine out & was trying to remember just what they're exactly like, cause I've never seen them spared in the aftermarket.
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not sure how flex seal would cure in that thick of an application. I was looking at using energy suspensions purable polyurethane.
https://www.energysuspensionparts.com/diymmi
https://www.energysuspensionparts.com/diymmi
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I looked all over for some of these online a few months ago and came up empty. Also had to resort to pulling them from a junk truck. Seems like an odd thing that would fall into obscurity. Even so though, if all that were available were really overpriced aftermarket poly mounts or whatever, I'd still have opted for the junk yard I guess.
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I looked all over for some of these online a few months ago and came up empty. Also had to resort to pulling them from a junk truck. Seems like an odd thing that would fall into obscurity. Even so though, if all that were available were really overpriced aftermarket poly mounts or whatever, I'd still have opted for the junk yard I guess.
I was already planning on making some bushings for a different car that are not available anywhere else so if I already had the pour-able polyurethane, its not much more to pour a set or two of these...
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Out of curiosity, what do you consider too expensive? Most poly bushing pairs/small sets start around $30...
I was already planning on making some bushings for a different car that are not available anywhere else so if I already had the pour-able polyurethane, its not much more to pour a set or two of these...
I was already planning on making some bushings for a different car that are not available anywhere else so if I already had the pour-able polyurethane, its not much more to pour a set or two of these...
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Its more plausible these days with 3D printing as well. Its what I'm looking at for a few bushings, 3D printed moulds, pourable polyurethane and presto! A part that wasn't available recreated.