Radiator support bracket.
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2014
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From: Mason OH
Radiator support bracket.
I store my car on a lift in my shop and when I was inspecting things the other day I saw that my radiator support was broken. I want to fix this but I know its aluminum. Are there any alternatives made out of a stronger metal? I bought the car 2 years ago and I believe it was broke then but could not tell.
Burning Brakes
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From: Tampa FL
Think there aluminum for weight reasons and have never seen aftermarket one. Maybe some one with more info will stop by. Just in case welding don't pan out.
http://www.trunkmonkeyparts.com/auto...radiator-suppo
http://www.trunkmonkeyparts.com/auto...radiator-suppo
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Southern Utah
Aluminum welding is not unusual as it was in the past...take it to a welding shop and have it fixed and the welds reinforced...it will be better than a new one. I have never heard of one made of steel instead of aluminum.
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2014
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From: Mason OH
I was thinking about welding it. I have a friend that can weld it for me. I just wanted to see if there were alternatives to the aluminum. I dont plan on going over curbs but when I pull out of my driveway it hits a little even when going at an angle. Thanks for the info.
Team Owner
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Part of the weakness of the original part is that the welds are just little tack welds. A good welder can do a much better job and make the part significantly stronger than it was before the break.
