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Rynxprs
September 24th, 2006, 19:54
http://www.radiatorbarn.com/s7.asp?ac=Y&year=1993&make=JEEP&model=CHEROKEE&submodel=ALL+MODELS&engine_size=L6%2C4.0L%2C242ci
mtsz52784
September 24th, 2006, 19:58
the only difference is that the thicker one has an extra row.
Rynxprs
September 24th, 2006, 20:02
the only difference is that the thicker one has an extra row.

Thtat's what has me, not knowing which to buy....i've read some people think the 2 row is better and some think the 3 row is better.

I guess I can't go wrong, especially since my factory one has a crack in the side of it. :)
MogifiedXJ
September 24th, 2006, 20:09
I've got a three row and like it. I still can't really tell you which one is better though. Reguardless, with a properly maintained cooling system you shouldn't have any over-heating issues with either of them.
IslanderOffRoad
September 24th, 2006, 21:41
I put a 3 row CSF in my cherokee last week, and I love it. Took her camping over the weekend, ran it hard up some hills on the way there, barely got over the 210 mark.
Rynxprs
September 25th, 2006, 07:12
I went ahead and ordered the 3 row.

thanks. :)
pancake
October 3rd, 2006, 16:46
Do these radiators just drop in perfectly as OEM replacements?
montanaman
October 3rd, 2006, 18:20
Do these radiators just drop in perfectly as OEM replacements?

YES ... I ordered the radiatorbarn.com 3-row radiator for my '91 XJ and it was a perfect fit. Just be aware that the 3-row is a little thicker, yeilding a little less fan clearance. But I had no problems whatsoever, and my radiator does great. Temp gauge needle is solid as a rock now.
pancake
October 3rd, 2006, 21:43
YES ... I ordered the radiatorbarn.com 3-row radiator for my '91 XJ and it was a perfect fit. Just be aware that the 3-row is a little thicker, yeilding a little less fan clearance. But I had no problems whatsoever, and my radiator does great. Temp gauge needle is solid as a rock now.

Thanks!

BTW, it is hard to disconnect/connect the AW4 tranny lines? I don't see a way to do it.
Ben H
October 4th, 2006, 08:31
the tranny lines require a special tool. It is a little plastic disconnect tool, I found a set at Napa for $6 (a little bag of plastic couple disconnectors). Or you could use a set like this:
http://www.toolsource.com/ost/product.asp?sourceid=googletransmission&dept%5Fid=500&pf%5Fid=89691&mscssid=GK0FCE49LNGN9GUSL81MG6VBNMPQ3GUC