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Old 02-23-2014, 11:48 PM   #896
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You can gain the most clearance by relocating the lower mounting points forward up to 1.5". Relatively easy, basically just drill holes forward of the originals, and a little grinding needed to allow the radiator to move forward.

The lower radiator posts rest in/on a rubber grommet. When you move the radiator forward, you can either drill small holes for just the posts and use a rubber washer as a pad, or you can drill a larger hole and refit the whole grommet.


The lower radiator hose easily stretches to do this.

The upper mounts will give a little extra clearance, but you'll probably have to install a longer radiator hose.
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