where to get a new one for less than what the dealer is charging ... 350ish ... and how hard would it be to do myself??

edit: 2003 1500 4.7

 

i did my radiator. very simple. the hardest part is trying to get the hose on the engine block and maybe figuring a way to hold the radiator shroud while you slide it in. I just bought it from the deal to save time.

 

I replaced the radiator on my old truck (non-Dodge) with one from AutoZone and it did fine -- I think they're lifetime warranty as well.

 

Napa lists them. OTC price should be ~$250. P/N is NR3020.

They're kind of a bitch compared to the older rams. Lots of other stuff attached to them and lots of stuff for them to hang up on coming out. You're gonna want a buddy to help hold stuff out of the way, unless you're one of those fortunate souls with 4 arms.

 

i like what i'm reading so far ... i saw a bunch of aluminum radiators on jegs in the $180 range ... worth it or nah? i also don't know which one to order from them ...

 

I just looked on JC Whitney web site, and they have one for $160.99. I would put the link up for you, but I don't know how to do that. Check it out!

 

how do i know which one to order?

 

Once you get to the page it will ask you for your info. Once you enter that find the one that fits your truck.

 

yea my bad ... i was trying to figure out how to select my vehicle there on the homepage but it doesn't give you that option until you search for a part first ... that's a damn good price

what would i have to benefit from going with an aluminum setup instead??