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lower radiator bushing - $5.99 alternative.

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Old 06-21-2021 | 01:17 PM
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Default lower radiator bushing - $5.99 alternative.

Installing my new radiator in the 2001 XJ,, cheap a$$ Omix did not send grommets with their $230 dollar radiator.
There was no way I was paying $50 for 2 stinkin grommet bushing shipped. Mopar J0687550

Poking around I found 2 that looked like they may work: Dorman 926-281 and Dorman 926-280

NAPA had the 926-281 in stock for 5.99,, Autozone and advanced also list it.
https://www.autozone.com/collision-b...281/850157_0_0

The grommets fit very tight on the radiator "studs" and perfect fit in the hole in the core support.
I am assuming the Condenser goes on the radiator studs, then the grommets.
Everything installed great, the grommets create a 1/4" space between the core support and the radiator,, I am assuming the Mopar grommets do the same ??
The top rad core support cross member was about 3/16" high, but the bolts easily drew it down,, I assume this is normal.
One for the win



















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Old 06-21-2021 | 08:01 PM
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Wow $50 for radiator bushings? I'd have made my own at that price. Thanks for sharing!
Old 06-21-2021 | 08:09 PM
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Yeah, $20 each plus shipping,no aftermarket only original mopar.

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Wow $50 for radiator bushings? I'd have made my own at that price. Thanks for sharing!
Old 06-22-2021 | 11:17 AM
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Great find. Thanks. I'll buy some today.
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