MisterB

Hey everyone,

I am new to the forum and have found it extremely helpful. Thanks! I just picked up a new project, a 91 pickup 2wd v6 auto. I just bought a new radiator from Autozone and I am not impressed. The tanks are plastic and from what I can tell it is not a 3 row, maybe just one large row (see pics below). I paid around $180ish and am debating if I should return it. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

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soarerjzz30

return it and get one from www.radiatorbarn.com

AuburnRunner

for sure go w/ radiator barn... great product.. Faaast shipping. No complaints

Just Learning

take it back to autozone, and tell them its cheap

thook

Howdy, neighbor.

This is a good place, too. http://radiatorwarehouse.com/
See if you can get anyone to price match and beat. Haggle them to death.

soarerjzz30

Howdy!

91muddog

check with 1-800-RADIATOR also, thats where i got mine. hell of alot cheaper than what you paid and it is a really great product, no plastic. I called at night and the next afternoon it was at my door.

ive bought a few from them, always great service and follow through.

MisterB

Thanks for all the help! I am going to take this sad thing back and order from the above mentioned.

rdlsz24

I just bought one for my 22RE from www.radiatordoctor.com, but I got it from them through their eBay store, where they sell them for less than on their regular page lol. Lifetime warranty

Rob

the_4runnin'_beast

Now, I'm not saying this because I used to work for them, but 1-800-RAIDIATOR is the best. They have the best waranty, and they have warehouses EVeRYWHERE! They are pretty good. You will get a good price and when I worked there we ONLY had all metal radiators for 4Runners. Good luck!

SuperBlue

In a spontanious purchase just so I could drive my 4Runner around the block (peace of mind), I purchased a similar looking unit from ebay.
It was only $30, but it was worth it for my situation. It's definately not worth $180, return it and buy a real rad. Friends don't let friends put toy's in their Toy's.

MisterB

Just ordered one from radiatorbarn.com it was 172 shipped. All metal 3 row!

KevinInSac

Ah, you can't even beat that with a stick. My next rad is coming from there. Screw the platic top/bottom POS I got for my Camry from the stealership for $180.

MisterB

Just received my radiatorbarn radiator. World of difference from the autozone junk. The metal is noticeably thinner than the oem one, but at less then half the cost I can not complain. Thanks!

thook

Always used distilled water. Happy radiating...

Popak2

I'm getting a new radiator too :This thread explains why: I am look'n to order one from radiatorbarn.com too, but I can't seem to find out who manufactures each specific radiator so I can do some research. I am considering ordering the second item on this page :click here: I but I don't understand why the "heavy duty" is one of the lower costing ones.

What radiator have you guys gotten (part number please) and what pleases you about it and what made you go "huh....that kinda sucks!"

MisterB

I have yet to install mine. It will be going in next week. I will let ya know how it goes!

Robrt32

I got 1 from Advance for my truck, No plastic and it was around a 100 bucks

dijlop

is the radiator one of those if it aint broke dont fix it parts? or could it be considered a smart upgrade?