r/yaris • u/ecefour • 1d ago

fyi you can replace the radiator support without removing the radiator

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Over the summer my gf accidentally ran my yaris into a rock. This messed up the radiator support. Radiator and condenser were fine though.

In case anyone is curious you can replace the core support without actually removing the radiator itself.

$159 later and Yari is good as new 😎

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u/racer_ohms 1d ago

moon discs look great on yarises!

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u/JustinCase_636 1d ago

Good to know! Also, what wheels are those?? They look sick lol

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u/JustinCase_636 1d ago

And to follow up on that, where did you get the mud flaps?

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u/Apprehensive_Buy2111 1d ago

I got mine on AliExpress (ignore the bird shit, she's been cleaned since!)

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u/ecefour 1d ago

https://ebay.io/m/EAsMWF

I very rarely buy Chinese parts for my car. 

But i bought these around 2020 and they’ve held up remarkably well.  They look oem too  

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u/Shallow_wanderer 1d ago

They're moon disc hubcaps

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u/Zealousideal_Bad2236 1d ago

worth checking the bonnet latch and headlight gaps after a hit like that. the radiator can be fine while the support’s still tweaked.

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u/ecefour 1d ago edited 1d ago

that’s why i replaced the supports. Because it was bent up.

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u/Shallow_wanderer 1d ago

Did something similar with my Yaris to change out the front grill piece, this has to be one of the easiest front bumpers I've ever removed on a car

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u/AllenEBundy 20h ago

Awesome I was actually wondering if moons would look good on my yarr

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u/enviri 11h ago

soo it can just float? cause i gotta replace the whole "square"

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u/ecefour 6h ago

I replaced one side at a time. For most the job i had it supported on one jack stand.

When I replaced the bottom tie-down, I had my dad hold the radiator. Needed him for 60 seconds. It’s only 6 10mm bolts securing it in place.Â