Radiator replacement options?

Mikestang · 01-24-2022, 04:42 PM

Looks like my radiator has sprung a leak where the plastic side tank joins the aluminum body. Anyone have any replacement recommendations? Preferably something 100% welded aluminum.

05sport4x4 · 01-25-2022, 02:00 PM

I looked at this CSF radiator but ended up getting another factory radiator.

Mikestang · 01-25-2022, 02:02 PM

Thanks, John. Why did you decide on the factory one?

05sport4x4 · 01-26-2022, 01:16 PM

Well the original had lasted 16+ years and it was slightly less expensive. Did not know if the all aluminum version would pose any install issues like reduced clearance between it and the pulleys. I'm sure it would have all been good and just chose the one that I had experience with. I did really like the thought of the all aluminum unit though.

By the way I did put in an all aluminum radiator in my 89 pickup. No experience with it yet.

Mikestang · 02-07-2022, 04:28 PM

I ended up going with factory as well, couldn't find an all-aluminum one that I didn't have questions about.

05sport4x4 · 02-08-2022, 01:27 PM

The factory one worked well for many years and I think it is still a good choice.

my034runner · 02-19-2022, 09:24 PM

Factory ones last forever!!!

Dealmaker · 02-22-2022, 06:19 PM

Not on any of our 4Runners, but a couple years ago I replaced the radiator on our LX with factory. Like the others, I figured if the factory radiator lasted 15 yrs why get anything else, especially if saving $ by my doing it DIY. I repalced thermostat and upper/lower hoses w/OEM too.

Mikestang · 02-23-2022, 10:37 AM

I did it this weekend, also did the upper/lower hoses and thermostat. Took me a bit of extra time because every damn hose clamp was facing the wrong way! I need to get one of those flexible ratcheting hose clamp tools. I did manage it without removing the fan, which is good because I don't have a fan clutch tool to hold it. Fan shroud was also broken at both its connection points, but luckily I still had the one from my wrecked '04. Hope to get another 210K miles out of this one!

the_josh · 03-07-2022, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by my034runner

Factory ones last forever!!!

Until they dont... Mine lasted about 6 years

the_josh · 03-07-2022, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikestang

I did it this weekend, also did the upper/lower hoses and thermostat. Took me a bit of extra time because every damn hose clamp was facing the wrong way! I need to get one of those flexible ratcheting hose clamp tools. I did manage it without removing the fan, which is good because I don't have a fan clutch tool to hold it. Fan shroud was also broken at both its connection points, but luckily I still had the one from my wrecked '04. Hope to get another 210K miles out of this one!

Glad it went smoothly, those hoses are always a pain in the ass! I replaced mine a few years back with the CSF aluminum radiator.

my034runner · 03-12-2022, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_josh

Until they dont... Mine lasted about 6 years

I still have the OG radiator in My034runner as well as My134runner........never overheat, always seem to run cool!!

01-24-2022, 04:42 PM	#1
Mikestang Don't follow this guy Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The wild wild west Posts: 4,494	Radiator replacement options? Looks like my radiator has sprung a leak where the plastic side tank joins the aluminum body. Anyone have any replacement recommendations? Preferably something 100% welded aluminum. __________________ '07 Ltd 4Runner v8 4x4 - Midland 75-822 + Wilson 5000, Garmin 276c, Magnaflow catback, Kurtfab front diff brace, 265/70/17 BFG ATs on Robby Gordon Signatures, Spidertrax, 3/4" BL, BajaRack, 2wd sway, Icon front, Overland Warehouse rear, Kurtfab v2.1 LCAs, MedicLinks, Slee SS lines, BB skids, Demello sliders & LCA ramps, All-Pro diff guard, TC full gusseted front, SW bumper www.mikestang.com

01-25-2022, 02:00 PM	#2
05sport4x4 Senior Driver Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 529	I looked at this CSF radiator but ended up getting another factory radiator. __________________ John 05 4Runner Sport V6 - General Grabber ATX 275/70/17, Donahoe Adj C/O', Custom rear colis, Radflo rear shocks, Hanna sliders 89 Extra Cab 4x4 Pickup, with stuff

01-25-2022, 02:02 PM	#3
Mikestang Don't follow this guy Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The wild wild west Posts: 4,494	Thanks, John. Why did you decide on the factory one? __________________ '07 Ltd 4Runner v8 4x4 - Midland 75-822 + Wilson 5000, Garmin 276c, Magnaflow catback, Kurtfab front diff brace, 265/70/17 BFG ATs on Robby Gordon Signatures, Spidertrax, 3/4" BL, BajaRack, 2wd sway, Icon front, Overland Warehouse rear, Kurtfab v2.1 LCAs, MedicLinks, Slee SS lines, BB skids, Demello sliders & LCA ramps, All-Pro diff guard, TC full gusseted front, SW bumper www.mikestang.com

01-26-2022, 01:16 PM	#4
05sport4x4 Senior Driver Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 529	Well the original had lasted 16+ years and it was slightly less expensive. Did not know if the all aluminum version would pose any install issues like reduced clearance between it and the pulleys. I'm sure it would have all been good and just chose the one that I had experience with. I did really like the thought of the all aluminum unit though. By the way I did put in an all aluminum radiator in my 89 pickup. No experience with it yet. __________________ John 05 4Runner Sport V6 - General Grabber ATX 275/70/17, Donahoe Adj C/O', Custom rear colis, Radflo rear shocks, Hanna sliders 89 Extra Cab 4x4 Pickup, with stuff

02-07-2022, 04:28 PM	#5
Mikestang Don't follow this guy Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The wild wild west Posts: 4,494	I ended up going with factory as well, couldn't find an all-aluminum one that I didn't have questions about. __________________ '07 Ltd 4Runner v8 4x4 - Midland 75-822 + Wilson 5000, Garmin 276c, Magnaflow catback, Kurtfab front diff brace, 265/70/17 BFG ATs on Robby Gordon Signatures, Spidertrax, 3/4" BL, BajaRack, 2wd sway, Icon front, Overland Warehouse rear, Kurtfab v2.1 LCAs, MedicLinks, Slee SS lines, BB skids, Demello sliders & LCA ramps, All-Pro diff guard, TC full gusseted front, SW bumper www.mikestang.com

02-08-2022, 01:27 PM	#6
05sport4x4 Senior Driver Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 529	The factory one worked well for many years and I think it is still a good choice. __________________ John 05 4Runner Sport V6 - General Grabber ATX 275/70/17, Donahoe Adj C/O', Custom rear colis, Radflo rear shocks, Hanna sliders 89 Extra Cab 4x4 Pickup, with stuff

02-19-2022, 09:24 PM	#7
my034runner Toy120 Uber Mod Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 6,772	Factory ones last forever!!! __________________ NVTTORA Prez..My034runner: DR/ICON coil overs, Icon 2.5 resis in the rear, custom coil springs, AllPro sliders, BudBuilt skids, KurtFab Lower links, AllPro Upper links, WabFab endlinks, Blackout safari rack, FourTreks HiLift mounts, 285/75/16 BFG's Ko's, MagnaFlow exhaust, Optima Blue&Red top, ShrockWorks bumper, MileMarkerE9000 winch, Engel MT-60 fridge, Sirius, Garmin60 Csx, Factory nav etc...

02-22-2022, 06:19 PM	#8
Dealmaker Senior Driver Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Bay Posts: 563	Not on any of our 4Runners, but a couple years ago I replaced the radiator on our LX with factory. Like the others, I figured if the factory radiator lasted 15 yrs why get anything else, especially if saving $ by my doing it DIY. I repalced thermostat and upper/lower hoses w/OEM too. __________________ '04 4Runner 4WD SE V8, for me '06 LX470, for the wife '03 4Runner 2WD Limited V8, for the girl '06 4Runner 2WD SE V8, for the boy

02-23-2022, 10:37 AM	#9
Mikestang Don't follow this guy Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The wild wild west Posts: 4,494	I did it this weekend, also did the upper/lower hoses and thermostat. Took me a bit of extra time because every damn hose clamp was facing the wrong way! I need to get one of those flexible ratcheting hose clamp tools. I did manage it without removing the fan, which is good because I don't have a fan clutch tool to hold it. Fan shroud was also broken at both its connection points, but luckily I still had the one from my wrecked '04. Hope to get another 210K miles out of this one! __________________ '07 Ltd 4Runner v8 4x4 - Midland 75-822 + Wilson 5000, Garmin 276c, Magnaflow catback, Kurtfab front diff brace, 265/70/17 BFG ATs on Robby Gordon Signatures, Spidertrax, 3/4" BL, BajaRack, 2wd sway, Icon front, Overland Warehouse rear, Kurtfab v2.1 LCAs, MedicLinks, Slee SS lines, BB skids, Demello sliders & LCA ramps, All-Pro diff guard, TC full gusseted front, SW bumper www.mikestang.com

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