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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 06:42 PM
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What brand of radiator do I get?

My 88 4 Runner, 3.0, just started weeping coolant out the top of the radiator. Should I get it reconditioned or buy a new one? And what kind should I buy(and where)? Thanks
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 08:13 PM
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http://www.radiatorbarn.com/
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 08:30 PM
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thanks Elton
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 08:36 PM
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Ive always used performance radiator. Not sure if there nationwide or not. There pretty good to me, they'll throw a bone/free be repair every once in a while.
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 08:43 PM
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Radiator Barn

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X2 on radiator barn. I got mine from there. Fast shipping. Great price
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 09:02 PM
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are the radiator barn ones just a stock replacement? i was thinking that i'd like to upgrade mine? ...or is it worth it?
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 09:04 PM
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there stock replacement
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by yotasavg
are the radiator barn ones just a stock replacement? i was thinking that i'd like to upgrade mine? ...or is it worth it?
Why do you want to upgrade? From your sig it looks like a stocker would suffice....
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 05:59 AM
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radiator barn

They are drop in stock replacements, although mine had a few minor differences from the stock radiator. Nothing that affects performance though. Good price, quick delivery. Had to straighten some of the fins with a screwdriver; something poked a couple big holes in the box and touched them.
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 06:26 AM
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I used a Modine radiator and it has worked fine since I got it about 3 years ago.
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 06:59 AM
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Oh yeah - also I third the Radiatorbarn rec. The one I got looked pretty generic but fit great, works great. Put it in 2 years ago now - haven't given the cooling system a second thought since. Probably should now that I realize it's been two years......
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 12:13 PM
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I found one for you http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductL...chfor=Radiator
this is through kragen autoparts
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 02:24 PM
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I to bought from Radiatorbarn, quick delivery and fit great

I upgradged from the 2row (22r) to the 3row and have been extremely happy with it. Truck never ever ever overheats, even in 90F+ crawlin the mountains. Love it!
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