H3 Radiator and Cv help

[rascole]

Any modding on getting that radiator in? Also if you did it yourself was it hard? I've never replaced a radiator before.

None whatsoever. Was a 30 minute install. Only mod I did was replace the factory spring clamps with hose clamps.

 

[rascole]

It is easy to replace the radiator but it can be messy with coolant. I also did the CSF radiator but after its all said and done I wish I would of had a custom setup made from Wizard Cooling. The CSF does not mate up well with the OEM fan shroud so you get bad air movement. You can see in my pictures how I taped up around it to help.

The fan shroud slides in perfectly does leave a small 1/2" gap along the sides but it is minimal, tapping it is pointless. I had 1 trip to the desert and I ran cooler than with the factory radiator.

 

[GreatDaneHummer]

Then maybe I am pulling air in still using the factory spring clamps? I would for sure not say that my setup runs cooler or better than factory...

 

[derian06]

That csf radiator is 500$ I think i'm going to have to stay with my 103$ amazon one.

 

[rascole]

Then maybe I am pulling air in still using the factory spring clamps? I would for sure not say that my setup runs cooler or better than factory...

Spring clamps are on the hose, they are a pain to deal with.

 

[rascole]

That csf radiator is 500$ I think i'm going to have to stay with my 103$ amazon one.

Didn't you have to modify that one?

 

[derian06]

Didn't you have to modify that one?

I really hope not, making progress on the cv just have to buy a crowbar to get the old one out. Working at my college house, I forgot alot of tools at home.

 

[rascole]

CV should slide right out no crowbar needed. Are your shocks bottomed out and not letting the lower A arm drop?

 

[alrock]

Yeah, just a hard yank should pull it out. Prying makes it easier, but isn't necessary. When putting the new CV in, a good tip (thanks Reloader) is to apply some grease to the c-clip to hold it in line with the splines so it doesn't catch when trying to insert it. If you don't have grease, make sure the opening of the c-clip is facing downwards on the axle to minimize how it hits when it goes in. If the opening is at the top, you may have a hard time inserting the CV.

 

[derian06]

I've always had a hard time getting the cv out and separating the uca and my shocks arent bottomed out. My hummer is just one big seized mess.

4speed taught me to use the cv its self almost as a hammer when putting a new one in, you pull one end and slam it into the other.

The first time I changed a cvhttps://vimeo.com/178281801

 

[4speedfunk]

Been there. Too many damn times. The SAS is a huge commitment both financially and psychologically....but you can kiss this job goodbye forever.
On the other hand...you get real fast slamming half-shafts in & out every 6-months.

 

[cbetts]

Unfortunately, you will get better at swapping out halfshafts as you do more. I am sitting around 45 minutes with a repair on the trail.