FJ62 Radiator Replacement - Automatic Trans (1 Viewer)

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I may have missed this in the threads, but curious if anyone has recommendations for replacement radiators for a 1989 FJ62 (automatic) which would require the trans coolant line hookup? Having a little trouble finding something online and in stock. I ordered a champion radiator but realized when it came in it didn't have the trans coolant line hookup.
 
Did you look at CSF or Mishimoto?
Those are the 2 that seem to be best after market option. But most of the sellers don't clearly state if trans cooler hookup is on the radiator, for example when I do see the CSF specification comment it states "Integrated transmission oil cooler when applicable."

I am paying closer attention to this now as the Champion radiator was marketed on JEGS as a 1981-1990 Land Cruiser radiator but didn't look close at the specifications that said no transmission cooler hookup until after I ordered. I don't think Champion makes a radiator for the automatic FJ62s from what I can gather.
 
Ordered this CSF, love the look of the polished aluminum. Will post an update after installed!

 
I got a CSF a few years ago, it cools fine but I had to pull it back out after just 2 weeks because it was leaking at the top seam. The shop fixed it of course but that's a lot of wasted time and effort... and a year later after the warranty was up I discovered it started leaking at the bottom seam. Not real happy about it.
 
My brass CSF leaked at the bottom seams. I rebuilt it and I’m using it in my 62 now, but no longer with a cooler since I went 5 speed.
 
Ordered this CSF, love the look of the polished aluminum. Will post an update after installed!


That’s an 80 series radiator.

Cancel it and spent a few more bucks and get a Mosley radiator. They advertise them for LS swaps but they can make them for stock trucks too if you email them.

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thank you all for the feedback! I should have waited to order, likely go with the mishimito or the Mosley.
 
go with Mosley. I've installed both multiple times. The Mosley rad is nicer.

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