Radiator upper support beam

[Rainman Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Rainman]

I've recently noticed that the upper radiator support beam on my 95 series suffered some fractures during my Canning Stock Route trip last year. I was hoping to be able to just replace the whole beam as there is a small piece missing where the aircon condenser is bolted.

Online drawings seem to show the beam as a separate piece, but a wrecker I spoke to informs me that in the vehicle he has, the beam is spot welded to the rest of the sub frame/radiator assemblies.

Can anyone confirm if this is the case? If so I might have to resort to having the beam repaired insitu which will probably be a lot more involved.

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I've recently noticed that the upper radiator support beam on my 95 series suffered some fractures during my Canning Stock Route trip last year. I was hoping to be able to just replace the whole beam as there is a small piece missing where the aircon condenser is bolted.

Online drawings seem to show the beam as a separate piece, but a wrecker I spoke to informs me that in the vehicle he has, the beam is spot welded to the rest of the sub frame/radiator assemblies.

Can anyone confirm if this is the case? If so I might have to resort to having the beam repaired insitu which will probably be a lot more involved.

Not really a confirmation but here's my 2c...

The only parts I've ever removed is the radiator itself (via 4 bolts), and the 2 radiator brackets either side of the radiator (via another 4 bolts). Those brackets mount to the body - I can't see the any welds on that next section, more like that it's been stamped together, but it appears to be a permanent structure to me. If it were me I'd have a "soft" attempt at pulling it apart, but have a backup plan in place - ie welding equipment or mobile welder.

[t303 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close t303]

I have one such beam in my shed to eventually replace a cracked upper support, now stop drilled and ok for the present. It is a U-channel that bolts to the body at either end. It may be that it is sikaflexed to the fenders or similar.
cheers
Steve

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Ended up taking vehicle to local panel beater. Fractures welded up and sprayed for $120.