Buying new core support

[Sears&Roebuck]

so I bought this 97 sr5 and it was rebuilt after a front end collision. the core support is still really beat up and I was looking on EBAY at core supports. I found one for about $60 and I'm wondering if this is too good to be true? any advice would be fantastic. here is the ad, I'm not sure if I am allowed to post links.

Radiator Support New for Toyota 4Runner 4 Runner 1996-2002 TO1225159 5320135100 | eBay

I really really want to pull the trigger on this purchase but please someone tell me if this is a good buy

 

[Sears&Roebuck]

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[Rockdawg84]

Seems like a good deal. Just remember that replacing the core support is a big deal. lots of drilling and spot welding, its not a simple bolt in process.

On a side note if you are going to replace your core support you should know that if you get a tacoma core support it will fit and then you can put a set of taco front fenders and grill and convert your front end to be a taco. looks really unique.

something like this

 

[octanejunkie]

The piece you are looking at is aftermarket, not Toyota. Price is good tho

There is anohter ad on the same page for a toyota core support from a 2000 T4R someone is parting out RADIATOR CORE SUPP FITS 96-02 4 RUNNER 9865553

Good luck, that's a big job

 

[Sears&Roebuck]

right on, thanks for the replies. I don't know much about anything myself; like... I look under the hood of a car and for all I know I could be looking at a flying saucer. Right now I am in the process of replacing a water pump and timing belt. but I have someone with decades of experience guiding me through the whole process and helping me every step of the way. its very fun to learn all of this and see how all this stuff works. He is the one who suggested I look up core supports. I didn't even know mine was so badly damaged until he pointed it out.