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08-13-2012, 06:30 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Casper, WY
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Radiator Saddles
I recently replace the radiator in my '85 GMC 3500. I installed a new aluminum 4 core radiator from Champion that was supposed to be a direct replacement. The radiator is just a bit shorter that the stock one (about an inch) letting it sit loose when the top cover is installed. I took up the extra space with some rags so the new radiator can't move around. Does anyone know where I can buy some rubber saddles that are taller than stock? Champion didn't have any or any solutions to the problem.
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08-14-2012, 07:54 AM
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BAD BOW-Silverado XST
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX
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Re: Radiator Saddles
Did you install a BB radiator bolt down bracket? SB used two seperate brackets. A BB bracket is a single large bracket. I think LMC still has them for $20. You can also buy the rubber upper and lower bushing from them too.
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08-14-2012, 09:07 AM
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Robert Olson Transport
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: recent transplant to NC USA
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Re: Radiator Saddles
i had a similar situation and i wound up using some hold downs from a newer generation truck its been a while i forget what year but it was a chevy product
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08-14-2012, 09:11 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
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Re: Radiator Saddles
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08-14-2012, 09:18 AM
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78K & 79C Jimmys
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA
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Re: Radiator Saddles
Ive added a small bit of rubber hose to wedge things before
take a 5/8ths hose as long as the saddle and wedge it in or cut a piece .5 inch out of the length
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