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Old May 15, 2022 | 12:16 PM
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Radiator Recommendations

I have a trans cooler bypassing the radiator so I know I'm not in fear of Pink Milkshake. However my truck is 20+ years old and possibly on the original rad.

What is a good replacement? Koyorad? Lilland Global? Call McGeorge and see if they still carry an OE?

Thanks.

Also this is for a '99 4R with a 3.4L and Auto trans.
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Old May 16, 2022 | 04:57 AM
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I've replaced mine a few times using Toyota units.

I just ordered one from Daytona Toyota: part number 16410-AZ011

$118, shipped using FREESHIP at checkout....



Andreas

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Old May 16, 2022 | 09:57 AM
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OEM is no longer available. At least not for my 98 Tacoma.

I replaced mine with a CSF. While the quality seems just fine, more or less identical to everything else out there (aside from custom, racing etc), I've noticed it sits just a little higher than stock. Which means it's actually a little harder to close my hood (which means I'm banging the cap every time I slam the hood...), and the upper radiator hose rubs against the top of the radiator. Because of this, I don't recommend CSF...
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Old May 17, 2022 | 09:52 AM
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Lame. Looks like 4Runner OEM radiators are still available, Tacomas are not. How would they be different?? This is what I see for a Tacoma


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Old May 19, 2022 | 08:02 PM
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+1 for CSF. Based in Rancho Cucamonga, CA so you get better support than from companies in the communist bully.
CSF makes brass and copper for our 22R-E's. It might have one that fits your truck. I spoke directly with Ken in Rancho Cucamonga, CA office to figure out EXACT FIT model for my truck.
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Old May 20, 2022 | 07:36 AM
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Interesting. I bought a CSF because my grandpa used to work for them, somewhere up in the corporate office. But my experience with the current radiator is that it doesn't quite fit properly.
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Old May 20, 2022 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by 83
Interesting. I bought a CSF because my grandpa used to work for them, somewhere up in the corporate office. But my experience with the current radiator is that it doesn't quite fit properly.
What model-year do u have and how does it not fit? How did u choose rad model? As I mentioned in my post, one popular 2314 did not fit mine so I spoke with Ken on phone and he gave me 2306 which has fitting core height.

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Old May 21, 2022 | 11:52 AM
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Refer to earlier posts.
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