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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 01:39 PM
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Rad support

1988 F250 4x4, I have notice that my rad supports have rusted out. How hard is it to replace this. I have been told that the old suuport brackets must be cut off and new ones bolted on, it this the case? If I decide to have someone else repair this, how much should it cost? Thanks for any help regarding this. Anyone know a good mechanic that will do this in the southeast Pa area, cash ?
 
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 04:23 AM
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You mean to tell me that no one has ever had to replace the radiator support brackets of there Ford F series pick up?
 
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 07:50 AM
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I replaced the support on an 88 that I owned. It was about a 5 hour job. Lots of bolts and sheet metal screws. Everything was bolt on. All has to come off (grill, light units, batter tray, radiator, ac condensor, etc.) It is a bolt on job that almost anyone can handle, but it is a pain. Make sure to keep some band-aids handy. Some of those edges are sharp!

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