Radiator started leaking - Should I get OEM or ??

[hgill]

So the radiator has began to start leaking very very slowly (2006 with 130k miles). I have been checking the fluid level and its hardly moved in the last week or so. Its a very minor leak, but with my luck being the absolute worst i figure i should probably swap it out soon.

I made the mistake of stopping by my local Stealership (Bill Wright Toyota) and was quoted:

16400-50300 Radiator $627.99

I eventually found the same part at Toyota of Colorado Springs for $417, plus shipping of $35. No sales tax as its from CO to CA.

Trying to decide whether to order OEM (I tend to stick with OEM as much as I can) or is there a better option out there? I plan to keep my truck for the foreseeable future.

 

[rumfoord]

If I'm not mistaken you can look for Denso, they are apparently the company that makes the 4Runner rads. Did a little research on this in the past thinking I might have a leak. Quick search brought this up.

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Radiator-DENSO-221-3124-fits-03-09-Toyota-4Runner-/272669663398

 

[AuSeeker]

Most everyone passes on the OEM radiator and either goes with a Denso Or Koyo, no complaints that I have read on either of these 2 choices, and both are
way, way less than what the dealer charges for a radiator!!!

 

[5vzT4R]

Not sure about our 4th gens, but Koyo radiators are very popular with 3rd gens.

 

[hgill]

https://www.densoproducts.com/produ...tb&_refv=6f47f3d0-dd1d-484d-9bce-a4cbd8c0ff82

Found one here for $150.69. Never used this site before, but the price seems quite nice.

 

[lightfreak]

The Denso rad on Rockauto for my ‘04 v6 is only like $100 .

 

[hgill]

The Denso rad on Rockauto for my ‘04 v6 is only like $100 .

Thanks man. I just checked rockauto and for the 2006, its about $150 shipped to the house ($128 + $22 shipping).

 

[AuSeeker]

The Denso rad on Rockauto for my ‘04 v6 is only like $100 .

I think he has a V8, but Rockauto has the denso for $127.79 + shipping

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/toyota,2006,4runner,4.7l+v8,1432833,cooling+system,radiator,2172

Here's one for $148.16 with free shipping, maybe cheaper depending on what Rockauto charges for shipping.

https://www.amazon.com/Denso-221-3124-Radiator/dp/B0049GEC00

 

[lightfreak]

Thanks man. I just checked rockauto and for the 2006, its about $150 shipped to the house ($128 + $22 shipping).

Don’t forget about the 5% discount , every little bit helps.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/rocka...nt-code-parts-more-expires-july-9-2018-a.html