01 TJ radiator recommendations

[2001 Forest Green TJ]

In the market for a new radiator for my 2001 TJ. Lots off conflicting different comments or recommendations I keep finding online. I know Mopar was a highly recommended, but unfortunately they are no longer making them, any other recommendations on reliable radiators to install please. TIA

 

[KennethS]

https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/i-need-to-replace-my-tj-radiator.89306/page-2#post-1875872

 

[Link]

Denso is working great for me and many other people. I'd go that route if I was in your shoes.

Good luck finding an OE one. You may find one out there if you look long enough. But, even Mopar branded ones aren't that great when you consider that other car brand radiators last much longer than Mopar stuff.

 

[psrivats]

But, even Mopar branded ones aren't that great when you consider that other car brand radiators last much longer than Mopar stuff.

You did fine till that comment above. Do you quantitatively know radiators in other cars are stressed to the same level as the one in TJ, or are you taking the Zorba argument?

 

[pbeach]

(2006 2.4L) Two years ago, the OEM radiator finally died after 18+ years in the surface-of-the-sun heat of South Florida. Surprised it lasted that long — regular flushings and TLC always helps extend the life.

Install was a piece of cake — flawless from beginning to end — guaranteed my first without SOME issue. None. Did 98% of the work myself — a friend helped me lower it into position. Dropped in like a glove — perfect fit. Mount holes plus the holes for the fan shroud, perfectly lined up. Brass petcock. New hoses top and bottom. (since I was moving to New Mexico, I performed some preventative maintenance and replaced the stock fan with a SPAL 16" 2,500 cfm puller — added the Champion aluminum shroud — HUGE difference)

My son-in-law has had two Champions for years — his CJ and '48 Ford pickup — zero issues.

Champion Cooling Systems is based in Lake Elsinore, California — they're highly regarded — known for producing high-performance, all-aluminum radiators for various vehicles, including race/muscle cars and classic trucks.

Champion 2-Row - https://championradiators.com/products/ec2101?_pos=1&_sid=fa6c1b4d1&_ss=r

SPAL 16" 2,500 cfm puller - https://www.summitracing.com/parts/spu-ix-30102113#overview

 

[2001 Forest Green TJ]

(2006 2.4L) Two years ago, the OEM radiator finally died after 18+ years in the surface-of-the-sun heat of South Florida. Surprised it lasted that long — regular flushings and TLC always helps extend the life.

Install was a piece of cake — flawless from beginning to end — guaranteed my first without SOME issue. None. Did 98% of the work myself — a friend helped me lower it into position. Dropped in like a glove — perfect fit. Mount holes plus the holes for the fan shroud, perfectly lined up. Brass petcock. New hoses top and bottom. (since I was moving to New Mexico, I performed some preventative maintenance and replaced the stock fan with a SPAL 16" 2,500 cfm puller — added the Champion aluminum shroud — HUGE difference)

My son-in-law has had two Champions for years — his CJ and '48 Ford pickup — zero issues.

Champion Cooling Systems is based in Lake Elsinore, California — they're highly regarded — known for producing high-performance, all-aluminum radiators for various vehicles, including race/muscle cars and classic trucks.

Champion 2-Row - https://championradiators.com/products/ec2101?_pos=1&_sid=fa6c1b4d1&_ss=r

SPAL 16" 2,500 cfm puller - https://www.summitracing.com/parts/spu-ix-30102113#overview

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Greatly appreciate all the information, I will definitely be looking into all the parts recommended. Pictures look great! Very neat and clean.