Upgrade to oem fan blade and radiator?

Muddin_dude06

Muddin_dude06

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Are there any upgraded fans for the oem style mechanical fan on 2nd gens? I had a blade break off of mine so I need to replace it. If there are any better than oem fans out there I’d like to upgrade. I don’t think I want to go electric fans.

Also what radiators that are out there are a worth while upgrade? I don’t want to buy a Mishimoto but if I can get an upgraded radiator over oem for a reasonable price I will. The damn fan blade put a hole in my radiator.
 
I’d find you a factory fan somewhere. My first gen fan took a beating this spring and was able to straighten it back out. New fan was $135 from dorman at the time.

Radiators, a factory plastic tank is the way to go. Cheap and reliable, easy to source. I wouldn’t pay for mishimoto brand aluminum one. I’ve gambled with eBay aluminum radiators and had good luck on my 1st gen. First one went 5 years before leaking. Second one did leak out of the box, but sell sent a replacement after I sent a video of leak area. Both cost around $300

On my 05 I’m running an AFE aluminum radiator. Fitment was 98%, slight filing to some mounting tabs. $450 for that one.
 
bateman said:
I’d bet there isn’t anything aftermarket that’s gonna last 25 years like the OE did.
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The handful of 2nd gen OE fan failures I have dealt with all had loose 'floppy' fan clutches.
I quite confidently feel that the majority of these failures are easily avoided by regularly checking the fan/clutch for "slop".
 
4x4dually said:
ENGINE COOLING FAN ('94-'02)
Item #: FAN-9402-KIT
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*Backordered: 12/31/2022
$326.95

Holy damned shit. $326 for a FAN! And won't get it until next year almost. This is nothing shy of insane.
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Yeah the price for that one is pretty crazy, and the fact it’s so back ordered is even worse. I was ready to spend $150 or so on a better fan but I came up with nothing so I got a Dorman OE replacement.

I think I may also replace the fan clutch as well, any suggestions?
 
Muddin_dude06 said:
Yeah the price for that one is pretty crazy, and the fact it’s so back ordered is even worse. I was ready to spend $150 or so on a better fan but I came up with nothing so I got a Dorman OE replacement.

I think I may also replace the fan clutch as well, any suggestions?
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When I replaced my fan hub bearing, clutch, and water pump, I just ordered everything from Geno’s.
I’d rather give my business to someone who cares about the parts I’m purchasing than a vato zone chain store.


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Red Sleeper said:
When I replaced my fan hub bearing, clutch, and water pump, I just ordered everything from Geno’s.
I’d rather give my business to someone who cares about the parts I’m purchasing than a vato zone chain store.


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I hear that. I usually get important stuff from either someone like that online or the locally owned NAPA.

Is there any benefit in using the fan clutch from a 2nd gen 24v over the 12v fan clutch? The 12v fan clutch is 6.4” diameter and the 2nd gen 24v is 7.4”
 
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