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Old 02-24-2013, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by dontlifttoshift View Post
I have always wondered, is it the vibration that takes them apart or is the radiator acting as a shear panel and front frame flex and core support flex are what kills them.

It seems like this is only a problem on radiators that bolt on. Chevelle type cradles never seem to have an issue.
I have seen many tab mounts on aluminum motorcycle gas tanks crack. Assumed it was always from the vibration.
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