Step 2 - Modifying The Radiator Brackets


There are two radiator brackets that hold the radiator into place. These will be modified and reinstalled to the radiator. This modification lowers the radiator down 1/2".

  • Remove the two 10mm bolts that hold the radiator brackets on the sides of the radiator as shown in Photo 2-A.
     
  • Remove the C-clip from the rubber support bracket using a small screwdriver as shown in Photo 2-B. Do not lose this clip as you will reuse it in the reinstallation
  • Using a ruler, measure and mark a 1/2" from the stock mounting hole location as shown in Photo 2-D. Be sure to mark toward the middle as we are lowering the radiator. Modify the other mounting bracket as shown in Photo 2-E.
  • Reinstall the rubber support bracket into the new hole on the radiator bracket. Be sure the rubber support is on the fan side as shown in Photo 2-A.
     
  • Reinstall the modified radiator brackets using the factory 10mm bolts.
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Photo 2-A: Remove side mounting brackets from the radiator Photo 2-B: Remove the lower mounting support clip Photo 2-C: Support and clip removed
 

Photo 2-D: Measure 1/2" from the factory hole and drill Photo 2-E: Measure and drill hole in the other bracket  

 

Next - Step 3: Modifying The Radiator Cross Member

Step 1: Removal Of Factory Parts Step 8: Installing The Power Steering Cooler
Step 2: Modifying The Radiator Brackets Step 9: Installing The Radiator
Step 3: Modifying The Radiator Cross Member Step 10: Installing The A/C Evaporator Coil To The Radiator
Step 4: Installing The I/C Mounting Support Panels Step 11: Installing The Intercooler Pipes
Step 5: Modifying The Evaporator Canister Step 12: Installing The Lower Radiator Panels
Step 6: Installing The Upper Radiator Shroud Panels Step 13: The Final Adjustments
Step 7: Installing The Intercooler Index: Introduction

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