Last Updated: 03/28/2021 @ 08:31 pm

Community Member Credit: Eddy

Before continuing to mod, I decided to replace the lower radiator support. The previous owners used the cheap flimsy one. I do not recommend this one. In fact, I felt unsafe driving around like that because upon hitting a bump the whole front would shake. It’s very thin. I decided to replace it with an OEM radiator support. I also reinforced it with a piece of steel from home depot. This increases its durability 4x. I don’t plan on ever having to replace it again!

OEM Radiator Info

OEM Part Number: 62530-5Y000
Part Description: Support-Radiator Core, Lower
Price: $293.48 (Shipped)

Order Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/192136232387

Home Depot Reinforcement Steel Bar

Home Depot Steel Part Number: Model # 803007 Store SKU #476475
Part Description: Everbilt 2 in. x 3/16 in. x 36 in. Plain Angle
Price: $16.47

This is what happens to the aftermarket flimsy radiator support. It’s cheap and if you do it… you will have to do this job all over again at some point.