Radiator Protection device...?

[JThiessen]

Tonight I while I was out admiring the "heart" of my truck, I leaned in to wipe off a water spot by the oil filler cap. As I did so, I noticed that my chest made quite a bit of contact with the outer cooler (A/C?). SO I started looking and it seems like it would be fairly easy to fabricate a small bar to go in front of this, towards the top, to protect it from yours truly. Just curious if anyone else has notcied, or even done something like this.....

 

[lndscpe]

There is a protection panel offered for the AC condensor, look at GENO's garage web page. It's basically just a folded steel overlay that is screwed into the core support(I think thats how it is secured. ) Rather simple idea but effective.

 

[Kilby]

I bought my truck a week ago and have already noticed the need for this condenser protector. I was going to build one for my '97 a couple of years ago and just never got around to doing it but this '03 really needs it. If this turns out as nice as I think it's going to, I might offer it as a product.

 

[David Muench]

Did you get an '03 Brad? Does that mean an onboard air kit is in the works?



Dave

Originally posted by Kilby

I bought my truck a week ago and have already noticed the need for this condenser protector. I was going to build one for my '97 a couple of years ago and just never got around to doing it but this '03 really needs it. If this turns out as nice as I think it's going to, I might offer it as a product.

 

[robobx]

I hope not, I still haven't finished the one on my TJ.

Personally, I'm just going to home depot or lowes and picking up a piece of 2x2" angled aluminum and get some sticky two sided foam tape. cut and stick. less than $8



Good to see you over here Brad, what kind of products are in the works for the '03s???Oo.

 

[Kilby]

Originally posted by David Muench

Did you get an '03 Brad? Does that mean an onboard air kit is in the works?

Dave

Um, maybe! Yeah I snuck out a week ago today and bought a new rig. I retired the other Dodge to company truck duties. The boss can't be driving around a rig without OBA on it so it'll go under the knife pretty soon. Before I can begin, I need to find an aftermarket intake system that allows more room between the airbox and the engine so we can stuff the compressor in there. Got any ideas? I really don't want to get into the air intake mfg business but I will if I have to. Any intake mfrs reading this is welcome to contact me for some business too!

 

[Kilby]

Originally posted by robobx

I hope not, I still haven't finished the one on my TJ.

Personally, I'm just going to home depot or lowes and picking up a piece of 2x2" angled aluminum and get some sticky two sided foam tape. cut and stick. less than $8



Good to see you over here Brad, what kind of products are in the works for the '03s???Oo.

The angle is a good idea for the top of the condenser but what about the front?

I haven't had the truck long enough to see what other products might be necessary. I'm open to suggestions though.

 

[robobx]

Originally posted by Kilby

The angle is a good idea for the top of the condenser but what about the front?

I haven't had the truck long enough to see what other products might be necessary. I'm open to suggestions though.

for now I am happy just keeping the tops from getting creased over



The Afe intake unit looks to move things over a bit, at least in the pics I've seen.

 

[David Muench]

Lots of intakes are out now, AFE, Bully Dog, Diesel Dynamics, and more that I am forgetting. . But I wonder if perhaps the Scotty 3 might be best for you, since it is a plastic cylinder and doesn't have a large metal heat shield it may (or may not, what do I know) give you the most extra space there. www.wildcatdiesel.com I think, or talk to RSnaith on here.

 

[TBrennan]

I know I saw that at Geno's also but I can't find it now?

 

[ddutil]

Originally posted by JThiessen

. . fabricate a small bar to go in front of this, towards the top, to protect it from yours truly...

I think we need to protect it from gravel flying in through the opening in the front bumper (am I paranoid ) as well. Something like a 'full face' protector for these co$$$tly radiators.



I can already hear some's comments, but flying gravel DOES exist, I've seen many when crossing timber rigs along country roads :{ . Dan

 

[marc]

radiator protection device

Genos has is in their cataloge for $23 and its SS

 

[robobx]

mine turned out really well. $8. 74 for the aluminum and $1. 94 for some two sided sticky foam.

 

[Casey Balvert]

Something came though the large opening in my bumper and put a big ding in the AC condenser. Glad it impacted between the tubes. I have been trying to come up with something to protect that area from FOD as well as the top of the condenser.



Casey