95 7.3 Radiator Support Question
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95 7.3 Radiator Support Question
Howdy y'all,
Just started tearing into my 1995 7.3 F-350 and found out I'm in for a bit more than I bargained for. I'm going to need a new radiator support, as mine is rotting out from the bottom. Go figure. I can't find an OEM one in any kind of shape anywhere near me because I'm in the northeast, so that leaves me with aftermarket options only. I've heard good things about the LMC one, but there's one on carparts that looks pretty similar for about $100 less. That said, the description is very vague and left me questioning if it would even work, never mind the quality. Regardless of what I go with, I'm planning on painting and sealing everything. I am also going to get the LMC mounting kit, as my body mounts are more than likely shot. Haven't taken the support in there out yet, but just looking I have a pretty good idea that I'm going to need it all.
I was just curious if anyone has any experience with the carparts one, or if I should just spend the extra money and go with the tried and true LMC. The links will be below. Or if anyone has any other recommendations to save money that they have good experience with, I'd be interested to hear it.
I'm planning on doing a full write-up when I do the install, so long as I remember to take pictures.
Thanks for any help!
https://www.lmctruck.com/body-compon...r-core-support
https://www.carparts.com/details/For...F25010005.html
Just started tearing into my 1995 7.3 F-350 and found out I'm in for a bit more than I bargained for. I'm going to need a new radiator support, as mine is rotting out from the bottom. Go figure. I can't find an OEM one in any kind of shape anywhere near me because I'm in the northeast, so that leaves me with aftermarket options only. I've heard good things about the LMC one, but there's one on carparts that looks pretty similar for about $100 less. That said, the description is very vague and left me questioning if it would even work, never mind the quality. Regardless of what I go with, I'm planning on painting and sealing everything. I am also going to get the LMC mounting kit, as my body mounts are more than likely shot. Haven't taken the support in there out yet, but just looking I have a pretty good idea that I'm going to need it all.
I was just curious if anyone has any experience with the carparts one, or if I should just spend the extra money and go with the tried and true LMC. The links will be below. Or if anyone has any other recommendations to save money that they have good experience with, I'd be interested to hear it.
I'm planning on doing a full write-up when I do the install, so long as I remember to take pictures.
Thanks for any help!
https://www.lmctruck.com/body-compon...r-core-support
https://www.carparts.com/details/For...F25010005.html
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LMC just buys other products and marks them up, like CP Addict. Not to mention LMC's wild S&H plus slow *** freight times.
EnergySuspension good body mount kit, I run them. I think it was about $100.
IMO, you need to make a logical decision of how bad this truck really is you have on hand. You may be able to use for parts and buy one from the southwest for cheap.
EnergySuspension good body mount kit, I run them. I think it was about $100.
IMO, you need to make a logical decision of how bad this truck really is you have on hand. You may be able to use for parts and buy one from the southwest for cheap.
Cross-Country
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I chose to buy an LMC core support for my truck. The freight company they use is atrocious at best. I was out of state when it finally arrived, my father accepted the package for me. When I finally came back home the core support was damaged. I called LMC and they asked if it was damaged why did I accept it? I told them the situation and they gave me 2 options. Wait for the core support to come back into stock from being back ordered or a refund. I chose the refund as my truck is a swap and did not have one to install. Where mine was bent was right where the core support meets the fender, where the hood bumpers bolt to. I tried to straighten it the best I could and just roll with it.
Cross-Country
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No, which also surprised me too. I’m not too for sure since it was back ordered or that I had to pay extra for freight shipping. Either way I am happy with how it all worked out.
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That tells me they have them made beyond cheapy somewhere and the return cost was higher than value of the unit, even damaged somewhat.
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Cross-Country
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I did purchase mine in May of 2021, for $229. Which seems a lot more reasonable than $369 that they currently want now. Back then I don’t believe there were many aftermarket options.
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I ordered one from parts geek because LMC said at the time (during the plandemic) that they were back ordered like 3 months. Parts geek was at least a $100.00 less and it wasn’t no Chinese junk either, box and part both labeled “Made in Taiwan.”
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I installed an LMC replacement. It looked good to me! I painted it and everything. The thin steel where it bolts to the fender brackets got bent on mine similar to what you’re describing. It was mild, and I straightened it with a pair of pliers.
I spent some time doing mine. My battery trays were rotten and in bad shape. I replaced at least one of them and repainted a lot of parts and brackets and whatnot in that area. It took me a long time. If yours is like mine, then be prepared to cut or grind off half or more of the fasteners.
I spent some time doing mine. My battery trays were rotten and in bad shape. I replaced at least one of them and repainted a lot of parts and brackets and whatnot in that area. It took me a long time. If yours is like mine, then be prepared to cut or grind off half or more of the fasteners.
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