Inexensive Aluminum Radiator?!

TJ Hooker · 02-27-2008, 09:50 AM

I am in need of a new radiator, was looking at these. Has anyone had any experience with these inexpensive aluminum radiators? It’s probably some Chinese crap but I need to research every avenue before I buy.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JEEP-WRANGLER-NEW-ALL-ALUMINUM-RADIATOR-1987-2004_W0QQitemZ200203164926QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item 200203164926

slate210 · 02-27-2008, 10:02 AM

After shipping it costs more than Radiatorbarn...not sure I'd take the gamble on an unknown myself. Radiatorbarn.com sells an all metal 2-row radiator for $150 and that includes tax and shipping. They've also got a lifetime warranty. Check into that if you're not familiar with them.

**TheBoogieman** · 02-27-2008, 10:13 AM

X 2 on Radiator Barn

Isn't everything made in China?
http://www.radiatorbarn.com/s7.asp?ac=Y&year=2000&make=JEEP&model=WRANGLER&sub model=ALL+MODELS&engine_size=ALL+ENGINE+SIZES

TJ Hooker · 02-27-2008, 07:32 PM

Thanks, looks as if a few members have chosen Radiator Barn, leaning that way.

HAYSHAKER170 · 03-03-2008, 05:10 PM

I got the all metal 3 row rad from Radiator Barn for $190 lifetime warranty. Less heat in the winter though.

daveg13 · 03-03-2008, 05:29 PM

Another one from radiatorbarn here.

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Originally Posted by HAYSHAKER170

I got the all metal 3 row rad from Radiator Barn for $190 lifetime warranty. Less heat in the winter though.

Why do you think that would cause less heat in the winter?

**Fargo** · 03-03-2008, 05:46 PM

I got my 3 core from DPG. Good product and Good guys over there. I recommend them highly.

Having said that, I wish I would have gotten an all aluminum radiator though. I've noticed the metal doesn't cool as good as the factory aluminum. But it doesn't leak either. The e-bay one might risky, but I'd look into it. It might be worth the risk if you get a decent aluminum radiator out of the deal.

aszalan · 03-03-2008, 05:57 PM

I have the 2 row radiatorbarn rad, it arrived in good shape and installation was easy.

TJ Hooker · 03-03-2008, 09:52 PM

Thanks for all feedback.

ptowntj · 03-03-2008, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveg13

Another one from radiatorbarn here.

Why do you think that would cause less heat in the winter?

I think he thinks that hes getting cooler coolant to his heater core.

I've also heard good things about radiator barn...havn't had to replace mine yet.

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