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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 10:40 AM
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I started to install new rad today and noticed the rubber rad support will not fit the new griffin rad. Do I need to order new rubber supports from a different make and model. They told me this rad is direct fit when ordered.Please Help
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 12:24 PM
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you have to trim the rubber to fit the radiator. I used a dewitts and it came with a template.
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Originally Posted by rlf105
you have to trim the rubber to fit the radiator. I used a dewitts and it came with a template.
I used to run a Griffin. Great radiator. It's thicker than stock so you do have to trim the rubber.
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 02:20 PM
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I really hate those rubber nubbers. Remember dealing with getting them aligned with my stock radiator when I had the upper shroud off on my 90.
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Thanks, did a little trimming it is all in and looks good.
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Originally Posted by rlf105
you have to trim the rubber to fit the radiator. I used a dewitts and it came with a template.
I used a DeWitt's and it came with new rubber mounts.

Give them a call, they may sell just the rubber mounts.
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There are many radiators out there that say direct fit, but Dewitt's is the only one that just drops in with no tweeking involved,and like mentioned above, the new rubber mounts come with it..Im just saying........WW

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