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Old May 7, 2014 | 05:24 AM
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2000 radiator support

Mine has rusted out on the bottom want to replace so that the rust doesnt spread. Is it welded in any spot before i take a part i wanted to know what to have ready with me before doing replacement
Old May 7, 2014 | 05:28 AM
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Originally Posted by JDM_A33
Mine has rusted out on the bottom want to replace so that the rust doesnt spread. Is it welded in any spot before i take a part i wanted to know what to have ready with me before doing replacement
The whole radiator support and frame is spot welded in place. Your best bet would be to add metal and bolt it on so support the radiator from the bottom.
Old May 7, 2014 | 05:33 AM
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Check this thread out:

http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...port-ever.html
Old May 9, 2014 | 09:41 AM
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you see all the little drilled out spot welds...there's also a few that you cant see in the pic
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here's a 5th gen with the support removed...
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done...undercoating drying
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i've done a lot of these swaps

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Old May 9, 2014 | 05:47 PM
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i've done a lot of these swaps
How much if I bring a OEM lower?
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