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Aug 17, 2009 | 11:48 AM

linckeil

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Radiator Core Mounting Hardware

So I am replaceing the rusted out radiator core support on my 1996 F350. The bushings/hardware were so rusted and seized up I had to melt the bushings with my torch, then go at it with my sawzall, grinder, and hammer. Needless to say, the hardware/bushings are completely trashed and I am in need of a new set. About 10 years ago I was able to go to Ford when doing this job on my 86 F250, but I called today and they are discontinued. Where can I get these? I found the stuff at LMC truck, but its gonna cost me over $100. That seems awfully high to me....

Any help?

Aug 17, 2009 | 02:36 PM

Conanski

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Hockey pucks and some grade 8 bolts with large flat washers will do it.

Aug 18, 2009 | 08:19 AM

linckeil

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really? have you done this? just a puck on each side between the frame mount and core support? what about below the frame mount? just a large washer? the stock setup had a bushing below the frame mount aswell.

Aug 18, 2009 | 08:40 AM

Conanski

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Pucks are harder/denser that what's really necessary but as long as the support sits at the correct height for fender alignment it won't be a problem.

Aug 18, 2009 | 08:49 AM

linckeil

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i'll try it out. thats saves me $100. thanks.

Aug 18, 2009 | 09:04 AM

NumberDummy

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$100 from LMC for the entire kit?

You can still buy the cushions from Ford, but...

2) EOTZ1000396A .. Cushion (Absorber)-Upper R/L

MSRP each: $84.03 / FTE sponsor Y2KFORDPARTS.COM price each: $60.50.

2) E2AZ5400155A .. Cushion (Absorber)-Lower R/L

MSRP each: $9.22 / Y2KFORDPARTS.COM price each: $6.64.

Fit: 1980/96 F350 & F(Super Duty).

Sep 9, 2011 | 01:22 PM

kyle j

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i know this is an old post but. Any luck with the pucks LInckeil? did you try it and did the fenders line up right? PLease let me know thanks guys

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Sep 9, 2011 | 07:01 PM

minnesotafisherman

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I did the same on my '92. Except I went out and bought the real bushings from LMC truck, despite the price. Rides a LOT better now.

kyle j,The fenders don't need to be taken off to replace the core support