Radiator swap?

Tiny
JON MONTOYA
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  • 1994 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 5.2L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 175,364 MILES
I blew the radiator in my vehicle listed above what other vehicles besides the Dakota can I swap a radiator from?
Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 AT 8:22 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

That's a tough question to answer because of the variations. Size, as you know, is a concern. Also, you will need one that is for an automatic transmission so it has the cooler built into the radiator, the mounts are different, the hose orientation may be different, and the shroud needs to be connected to it. So, I guess what I'm saying, is it's likely there isn't a direct fit from a different vehicle. The newer ones can be switched with the Durango, but they weren't making it in 1994.

Have you tried a salvage yard? Actually, they would be most likely to have a cross-reference that would identify possibilities. Also, I found a new one on Amazon for $90.00. See pic attached below.

What I am seeing is models 1992 - 1996 are interchangeable.

Let me know what I can do to help.

Joe

See pic below.
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Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 AT 8:34 PM

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