Radiator Support

David Burton · 10-27-2011, 09:16 AM

I have a 2005 SSR and have managed to break the lower radiator support piece twice. It is made of molded plastic and is $300+ to purchase. Is there something available for replacement that is more durable such as steel or aluminum?

RUN ROD RUN · 10-27-2011, 09:22 AM

Theirs a steel drop-in replacement that many of us have.
It available from Simple Engineering, LLC
Here the link.
SSR Lower Radiator Support - Simple Engineering

BTW - Welcome from So Cal.

abadssr · 10-27-2011, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by David Burton

I have a 2005 SSR and have managed to break the lower radiator support piece twice. It is made of molded plastic and is $300+ to purchase. Is there something available for replacement that is more durable such as steel or aluminum?

Mike in az at simple engineering , member here has made steel one and less bucks got one in my garage right now to put On this weekend

xoxoxoBruce · 10-27-2011, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by David Burton

I have a 2005 SSR and have managed to break the lower radiator support piece twice. It is made of molded plastic and is $300+ to purchase. Is there something available for replacement that is more durable such as steel or aluminum?

Welcome to the family, Dave. Twice? Yipes! I know it's easy to break but a shame you didn't come here sooner, we could have saved you a lot of money.

DOOPHUS · 10-27-2011, 09:50 AM

WELCOME, David . . . from Southern Arizona.

As others have already posted, Mike's Radiator Support is the best way to go and, while you're at it, you may want to consider the Front Frame Stiffening Plate . . . the best Bang For The Buck for handling and ride improvement!

Good Luck

Jgrden · 10-27-2011, 10:14 AM

Simple Engineering,

BTW welcome from the San Bernardino mountain area.

David Burton · 10-27-2011, 10:40 AM

Thanks. I will order it asap. The first time I hit a curb, the second time a large furry critter ran in front of me.

YellowDZH · 10-27-2011, 11:12 AM

Welcome Dave to the family from Las Vegas, NV.

VEGASSR · 10-27-2011, 11:16 AM

I got one from Mike a couple of weeks ago and installed it in about 10 minutes. It is certianly worth every cent. I have another SSR friend who hit a cardboard box and took out the plastic one... it is nice to know that won't happen to me.

I also installed Mike's fan and it really made a huge difference and gives me even greater comfort knowing I won't have overheating issues.

hdflstf · 10-27-2011, 12:10 PM

Yep, what they said....

I do have a plastic one that will go for $25 plus shipping if someone needs it though.

OP · 10-27-2011, 12:14 PM

If you are in the Austin, TX area, you can have my old plastic one for free and I will help you install it.

DOOPHUS · 10-27-2011, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by hdflstf

Yep, what they said....

I do have a plastic one that will go for $25 plus shipping if someone needs it though.

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Originally Posted by OP

If you are in the Austin, TX area, you can have my old plastic one for free and I will help you install it.

What's the next offer . . . ?

"I'll give you $25 to take my old plastic support off my hands?"

! ! ! ! ! !

RUN ROD RUN · 10-27-2011, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DOOPHUS

What's the next offer . . . ?

If I had an old plastic one, I give it to you in exchange for a free lunch.

Jerry226 · 10-27-2011, 01:23 PM

I want Curts offer.25.00 Hey Thanks Curt

I have radiator support, both fans, front stiffner, lift cylinders ft. and back. So check out Mikes site for the best ssr parts available anywhere and he backs his parts.Mike is NO 1. And if you cant afford to buy one right away I will ship you my plastic one for free.

SSRNoir · 10-27-2011, 02:08 PM

1. Welcome to the Fanatics!
2. Mikey and I were adding an aux fan to my SSR in his garage when he showed me his radiator support. I held it up to the plastic OEM part and immediately bought it. All SE products are over engineered so you get instant peace of mind.

Dicktator · 10-27-2011, 03:23 PM

I have about 15 plastic supports, I send them for shipping cost.

Get a STEEL from Mike and have your front end realigned to zero camber, zero toe. Stops the wear on you front tires.

Steel support takes the "shake" out of your steering wheel when you go over railroad tracks, etc.

Dicktator

MnMsToy · 10-27-2011, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by David Burton

I have a 2005 SSR and have managed to break the lower radiator support piece twice. It is made of molded plastic and is $300+ to purchase. Is there something available for replacement that is more durable such as steel or aluminum?

If you are near Hendersonville, NC you can have the one in my garage.

Beach potato · 10-27-2011, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dicktator

I have about 15 plastic supports, I send them for shipping cost.

Get a STEEL from Mike and have your front end realigned to zero camber, zero toe. Stops the wear on you front tires.

Steel support takes the "shake" out of your steering wheel when you go over railroad tracks, etc.

Dicktator

What he said..............

Really is a great idea, I love it.

Jgrden · 10-27-2011, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MnMsToy

If you are near Hendersonville, NC you can have the one in my garage.

Not being close to Hendersonville, NC, what would you charge for the unit?

MnMsToy · 10-27-2011, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jgrden

Not being close to Hendersonville, NC, what would you charge for the unit?

I dont know. How much does your least expensive SSR ink pen cost, just kidding? Its yours for the cost of shipping and handling from a near by UPS retail to you. Would you want it boxed up or just shipped as is?

hdflstf · 10-27-2011, 09:27 PM

[QUOTE=DOOPHUS;1022984]What's the next offer . . . ?

"I'll give you $25 to take my old plastic support off my hands?"

! ! ! ! ! ![/QUOT

Careful or I'll make you squeal like a stuck pig

abadssr · 10-27-2011, 11:08 PM

John will be taking my plastic one off mine shipping to u would be cheaper from here but really
U should get mikes meta one

MnMsToy · 10-28-2011, 06:04 AM

[quote=hdflstf;1023089]

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOOPHUS

What's the next offer . . . ?

"I'll give you $25 to take my old plastic support off my hands?"

! ! ! ! ! ![/QUOT

Careful or I'll make you squeal like a stuck pig

Po little piggy,

abadssr · 10-28-2011, 10:08 AM

[quote=hdflstf;1023089]

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOOPHUS

What's the next offer . . . ?

"I'll give you $25 to take my old plastic support off my hands?"

! ! ! ! ! ![/QUOT

Careful or I'll make you squeal like a stuck pig

Is that a wahington pig?

RUN ROD RUN · 10-29-2011, 09:52 PM

WTF ... $317.77 for a plastic one!!!!
That the price Wild Bill's is listing.

MnMsToy · 10-29-2011, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RUN ROD RUN

WTF ... $317.77 for a plastic one!!!!
That the price Wild Bill's is listing.

What the h@ll. I'll sell my plastic one for $50 and he can keep the change

Jgrden · 10-30-2011, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MnMsToy

What the h@ll. I'll sell my plastic one for $50 and he can keep the change

Makes sense to me.

BlueStreak · 10-30-2011, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by David Burton

I have a 2005 SSR and have managed to break the lower radiator support piece twice. It is made of molded plastic and is $300+ to purchase. Is there something available for replacement that is more durable such as steel or aluminum?

Where have you been hideing? Welcome from another of the SoCal Nuts. two posts since you joined in 2010! I hope you are convinced this was a good investment and will make yourself better known by posts and visits to runs in your area. By the way what is your area?

MnMsToy · 10-30-2011, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jgrden

Makes sense to me.

You have a PM.