Cutting radiator support
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From: Arlington, VA
Originally Posted by foggedz
Does anyone have any pics before and after cutting out extra material from the radiator support.
WOW>>>that is EXTREME....I was just thinking about cutting out the cross-bar and then fixing a way to bolt it back in...making engine changes alittle easier...Has anybody else done this..(but not to the extreme...above)?
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Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Bay Area, CA
Originally Posted by jshiver
WOW>>>that is EXTREME....I was just thinking about cutting out the cross-bar and then fixing a way to bolt it back in...making engine changes alittle easier...Has anybody else done this..(but not to the extreme...above)?
Here is mine...
This is with it bolted in.
And with it unbolted
And the center sitting on the ground
Awesome thanks. I was thinking about just cuting out the lower section, and then bolting in a piece of aluminum to run along the bottom of the radiator to hold it in.
The only other question I had was about the hood latch bracket. part of the bracket attaches to the lower radiater support. If I cut out the lower support the latch bracket will only mounted to 2 points. Will the hood still open and close correctly?
The only other question I had was about the hood latch bracket. part of the bracket attaches to the lower radiater support. If I cut out the lower support the latch bracket will only mounted to 2 points. Will the hood still open and close correctly?
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From: Jamestown, NY
Originally Posted by foggedz
Awesome thanks. I was thinking about just cuting out the lower section, and then bolting in a piece of aluminum to run along the bottom of the radiator to hold it in.
The only other question I had was about the hood latch bracket. part of the bracket attaches to the lower radiater support. If I cut out the lower support the latch bracket will only mounted to 2 points. Will the hood still open and close correctly?
The only other question I had was about the hood latch bracket. part of the bracket attaches to the lower radiater support. If I cut out the lower support the latch bracket will only mounted to 2 points. Will the hood still open and close correctly?
You shouldnt have a problem with the lower mounting bolt, Mine broke awhile back so only the two points were holding it in and it was fine.
Outlaw...would you mind sending me those pics to my e-mail? it is jshiver101@comcast.net
I can only see red x's on here...Thanks,Jason
I can only see red x's on here...Thanks,Jason
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Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Bay Area, CA
Originally Posted by jshiver
Outlaw...would you mind sending me those pics to my e-mail? it is jshiver101@comcast.net
I can only see red x's on here...Thanks,Jason
I can only see red x's on here...Thanks,Jason
My site was off line for some update.. should be ok now
