I installed new upper and lower radiator mounts today as mine were completely shot/gone. Can some one who has done the job recently tell me if the lower radiator post are about a 1/8" recessed from coming through the bottem mounts? I know as the bushings start to go the posts sinks further but if anyone has new ones I'd appreciate the feedback. I just want to make sure nothing was stopping the radiator from sitting flush, otherwise I'll be taking it apart again tomorrow to be sure.

Thanks!

 

You're all set. I did mine a few months ago and that's how they look. As long as you were able to get the retainer bolted down without stretching anything you have it right.

 

Thank you RJ!! I was able to get the retainer on fine but it did take a little more effort which I attributed to the fact that the old mounts were completely rotted out. I had to put one bolt in on one side then go around and put one bolt on the other side since it didn't lay completely flat on the new bushings. The rest of the bolts went in easy. Did you have the same experience?

 

My biggest problem was a couple of bolts were so tight I had to heat them, this on a car with no rust. But for replacing, I started a couple threads on all bolts before tightening.