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80 series Radiator mod to suit 2" body kit
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2006 8:05 pm
by markl
I have a 2" body lift in my 80 series and i have blown the radiator that was in the car when i bought it, my mechanic cant seen to work out how it was modified or how to modify a genuine replacement.
can anyone help with some mod details???
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2006 8:27 pm
by 80UTE
The 2 brackets at the bottom of the rad were replaced with new ones i made that were dropped the same amount as the body lift amount and the top i modded some 75 series top rubber mounts that are similar to the 80 top mount but lended them selves to the drop mount better.
wally
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2006 9:09 pm
by RV80
80UTE wrote:The 2 brackets at the bottom of the rad were replaced with new ones i made
Wanna make some more?
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 10:16 am
by mud4b
just done this ,but the cheaper way for now.
i chopped the bottom of the rad shroud out ,bottom hose fitted, chopped the top hose in half and inserted a pipe between the 2.
before i get fried... i will be dropping it down soonish..
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 11:40 am
by Toy80Diesel
mud4b wrote:just done this ,but the cheaper way for now.
i chopped the bottom of the rad shroud out ,bottom hose fitted, chopped the top hose in half and inserted a pipe between the 2.
before i get fried... i will be dropping it down soonish..
i think i'd prefer your method as it would avoid some mud, and be in line with the cutout of the car & grill if you get what i mean.
only thing i dont like the fan being out of sync with the radiator area and shroud.. but if you mod the shroud position a little lower maybe???