replacement radiator?

[ian]

I've got a 81' PU with a basically stock 22r, which needs a new radiator. Any suggestions on a quality brand which might sell for less that the dealer's $450? I was considering radiator.com or performance radiator. Any ideas?

Thanks, Ian

[toy283]

I always have bought from Performance, but a lot of that is because they have a store a few miles away from me.

[ian]

So, this is the same outfit whose website is www.performanceradiator.com? Their prices were about the same as the chinese radiators from schuck's, but are supposed to be better?

Thanks, Ian

[WildYoats]

Checker or Autozone has them for around $100 or 120..

[ian]

I ordered one from radiator.com, for $109 plus $9 for 2 day shipping. They claim these are the same units the dealer sells (which go for $450!!) I'll post to let you all know how it looks.

[Arnold]

I'm a little late but www.radiatorbarn.com is another place that has good prices.:)

[joez]

ill just throw in my $.02 as well, even after the fact.

i picked mine up at a local carquest for 136 even. this was the "heavy duty" radiator, the regular replacement was like 20 less.

[toyotatonytruck]

As to who,'Silva' makes a decent aftermarket radiator, but try this little trick. Get a radiator from a 4x4 automatic, they are 3 core and a direct replacement, but I'm talking 'Toyota' used, most of the aftermarket ones have the fittings to use IF you have an auto, and are 2 core, but if you can find a used 4runner 4cyl factory radiator, you'll be 'styling', my 02.....Stew

[ian]

Sounds like a good trick on the runner radiator. I got my rad. from radiator.com, and couldnt be happier. A real person answered the phone when i called, and it was much better made than the $155 radiator i got from schuck's and returned. 2 day shipping was only $9.