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Old Jun 7, 2024 | 03:18 PM
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LMC Radiator

LMC truck sent me a radiator, it is a little taller than my original radiator, looks about a half inch to 3/4 of an inch taller. Also in order to get it to fit in the truck I'm going to have to widen the bolt holes because I don't line up. Before I do this, with the radiator being a little taller with a hood still shut? My hood and fenders are currently off the truck otherwise I would just check myself.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2024 | 06:43 AM
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dang, why cant suppliers get it right? maybe one size for multiple years? I dont know. What year is yours?
Is it me or is the angle of the top corners different too? Not sure, but that might affect the air deflector attached to the hood? someone else might can answer.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2024 | 07:02 AM
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What's up with the stock radiator? Looks to be in good shape from your photo.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2024 | 10:02 AM
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I got 1 for my 48. I had to stretch 1 mounting hole. The other issue is my original top hose connection came off the radiator at a 45. The new one comes straight out. So needed a different top hose. So everything worked out fine.
 
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Originally Posted by moejr
What's up with the stock radiator? Looks to be in good shape from your photo.
Old radiator leaks a little.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2024 | 11:19 AM
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I got 1 for my 48. I had to stretch 1 mounting hole. The other issue is my original top hose connection came off the radiator at a 45. The new one comes straight out. So needed a different top hose. So everything worked out fine.
That's what I think I have to do, stretch the mounting holes. Also the fan shroud holes are off so I believe I'll have to drill new ones for those as well. Did you have to do that?
 
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Originally Posted by CjohnsonLP
That's what I think I have to do, stretch the mounting holes. Also the fan shroud holes are off so I believe I'll have to drill new ones for those as well. Did you have to do that?
It has been a while, but I think I had to also.
 
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