FJ60 radiator recommendations in 2021 (1 Viewer)

[ro11dice]

PO installed what I think is a Champion rad in currently. It recently sprung a pin-hole leak near the top. I was driving around town and noticed a coolant smell. When I got home, it was hissing out. So onto MUD to search which rad seems to be the best. Looks like it's a crap shoot when I see that people love/hate Champion, CSF, Mishimoto or insert any other brand here. I don't have the option of rebuilding OEM bc I don't have one.

I'm leaning towards a CSF 2708 which looks like a direct replacement. RockAuto seems to have the best price $336 ($325+$11ship) other than NewEgg.com for a $1 cheaper. Has anyone purchased a rad from NewEgg? I've owned my 60 for almost 3 yrs which if the PO replaced it prior to sale (which I don't think so) then I got 3yrs out of it which from my MUD search seems to be when problems start.

Any other recommendations for a FJ60 radiator replacement? And my only 'while I'm in there' job I can think of is adding a aftermarket temp gauge but I'm still debating that. I've already done all the coolant hoses, wp, fan clutch, and split shroud when my wp went bad.

 

[BlackCat]

I have a mishimoto. It’s worth it alone for the lifetime warranty.

 

[Dumpolina]

FWIW, Rock auto couldn’t get me a 2708 without damage. First was a crushed fill tube, the second looked like a toolbox was dropped on it, damaged core.
I’ll go mishimoto also, shoulda just done that to start with

 

[ro11dice]

damn, through the years of threads there was no clear winner. but it did seem to lean towards CSF. I already ordered from Rock so we'll see. I did read to pressure check prior to install which is what I'll do too. Appreciate the reply @BlackCat and @Dumpolina

 

[WILLD420]

I've got an oem one of unknown history in Reno if you change your mind.