maximaham

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I need to replace mine soon and would like to know the best place i can get a OEM radiator support for a good price.

Fakie J Farkerton

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http://nissanpartsasap.com/

maximaham

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Frank is the the part number 62530M

jholley

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If you're seeking the commonly rusted LOWER radiator support then here's the OEM PN

62530-40U00

maximaham

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Thanks found a oem one for $150 is that a good price?

Fakie J Farkerton

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dypkny

after doing enough research I am trying to figure this out. My lower is also rusted out, now should I replace the whole radiator support or just the lower support? How much more work is it if I was to do the whole radiator support? Also can anyone provide a part number for the OEM full radiator support. I only find the number for the lower support. Thanks in advance.

andreylvnn

I repalced mine 2 days ago. I paid $109 in autozone and with the cost of some coolant and hose clams the total was around 140. 3hours or work and it seems to be working properly(no overheating, no coolant leak). I was a little bit hesitant about the termostate since i was adviced to replace it as well but I didn't. I simply didn't have extra $20 on me and since my old tersmostate seemed to be fine I just decided to leave it there(I hope I won't regret my decision later on).

(I just realized you were talking about the support, not the radiator itself)

dypkny

lol no problem but glad to hear the radiator swap went good.....but still looking for the part number for the OEM full radiator support

Slamrod

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http://www.courtesyparts.com/62530m-...-p-126547.html

5 seconds of google-fu.

Your welcome.

EDIT: derp just read your first post. Dont bother replacing the whole support its basically twice the amount of labor and pointless in most cases. You should only need to replace the lower.

andreylvnn

I am just wondering why do you want/need to replace the radiator support()? You simply don't have one? It needs to be changed because of the rust? or something esle?

Slamrod

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Due to a design flaw by Nissan, the lower support has horrible rust problems. Since the lower crossmember that holds the two main engine mounts is directly bolted to the lower rad support, its something that needs to be replaced. Failure to replace would result in the crossmember sagging, thus making the entire engine sag at least an inch lower in the engine bay, which in turn puts strain on other components of your car.

In extreme cases i suppose its possible for the engine to actually fall out because of this problem going unfixed. The radiator could also sag and the hardline leading to it break. Usually it just ends with the motor mounts being blown and the car having a terrible drive because the engine is shifting around freely. Its certainly a problem you want to nip in the bud. Infact you should check your car soon as possible - most people arnt aware of this problem and find out when the support is about to sht out.

If you search "rusted rad support maxima" in google images youll find countless examples since this is a universal problem anywhere that has lots of moisture/road salting.

dypkny

Anyone have a part number for the "full radiator support"? Not looking for lower but the upper and lower together

jholley

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62500-40U00

http://www.nissanpartszone.com/parts...e-support.html

NOTE: The full support (lower, upper, & side core radiator supports) are sold disassembled. After removing your OEM pieces they will all need to be spot welded.

KP11520

So...

Is it better to just buy only the lower support member and bring it to a body shop (I don't have a Mig welder) or buy the whole assembly, have it welded and install it assembled myself. Or does everything get spot welded after it is installed and aligned in the car?

If everything has to be welded in the car, it seems only the lower is the answer.

Thanks!

99maxwell

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Get the lower suppport, bring it to a shop and have them replace it.

KP11520

Yeah, this is one of those jobs that if you have what's needed, can be done in a day (if I go slow). But the "Everything Needed" is the problem.

Time to find a place that has done them before and done them well and at a fair price!

Thanks!

subwayhello

have a couple questions about this topic

1999 maxima with body rust, had an accident in early 2000's where radiator support was changed out with unknown parts (oem vs aftermarket unknown). has been good ever since, but mechanic said might be good idea to change it out as I'm doing 250k+ maintenance now. I expect the car to last another 3 years.

mechanic: jeff at maximum tuning in sea cliff NY. started going to him after his name popped up on the forums multiple times. been extremely happy with his service (just fyi)

1st: Jeff has told me that he purchases the whole upper and lower for about $150 total and has had good results with his aftermarket parts. Wondering why I should do oem as the gen consensus on the forums is to get oem parts?

2nd: if the problem was the oem lower radiator support for the max and its inferior build quality then why is it better to put another oem support into the car. that doesn't make sense to me at all.

Thanks for the help!

KP11520

Jeff is actually a good guy. However, he's rarely the one doing the work.

I'm tired of the screw ups that I have to pay for. He's probably oblivious as he's not there enough to see.

I have talked with him about it in the past and nothing changed. I'm done.

His part quality choices are sometimes questionable (profit minded most likely or saving the customer money the wrong way)

Just my experience over the last 5 years.

I'm 2 miles from there. Might as well be 200. I will find someone else to do my Lower Radiator Support. Maybe James Autobody by Northshore Farms.

Too Bad. I like him. Knows 4th Gens well. Just not how things get away from whomever that costs me too much.

Let us know how it plays out.

And I agree with questioning the rationale about OEM vs Aftermarket when OEM didn't perform so well.

desktop

I just had my lower rad support replaced. I got the OEM part for $159.44 from Infinitipartsusa.com (part #62530-2Y000). Had the body shop do the work. Cost me $300 for labor. I didn't mind paying it since it was a job I didn't care to tackle myself. Front end feels a lot more solid and I'm not constantly worrying the engine will shift or drop. Now I have to tackle the cross member. Found a pretty decent used one on eBay for $67.50 ($107 shipped).

I would suggest listening to the seasoned Org members; they helped me a lot by suggesting I go with OEM parts, as opposed to after market ones. I know there's arguments on both sides, but I have seen the photo evidence (here in this forum) of cheap after market parts falling apart on people's Infinitis and Maximas. Best to spend a little extra now instead of a lot more later.

KP11520

Thanks desktop.

I'm getting it that as bad as the OEM ones are, Aftermarket are even worse.

I wonder if these can be painted with something to protect them longer.

The tighter chassis has to be an improvement with road feel.

Thanks again!

desktop

The guy at the body shop coated the parts with rust preventative when he was installing them. This is another reason I went with having it done at a shop. Plus these guys did some body work on my truck in the past and their work is awesome.

KP11520

DAMN! Michigan is just a little too far away! I wish I knew of a body shop on LI that has done a bunch of these at THAT price.