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wof question regarding radiator.

Postby 1984FXGT » Tue Aug 26, 2014 8:26 pm

Is it still wof'able if the radiator is moved from its factory position to the rear of a 4x4 land cruiser? He does a lot of mud track driving.

My bro in law wants to and he is pretty hell set on it. He thinks it is legal but I doubt it. As it will be inside the cabin basically where the back seats used to be. Anyone can shed some light on it?
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Re: wof question regarding radiator.

Postby Vertigo » Wed Aug 27, 2014 2:54 pm

I dont see why not, unless it could be argued that the radiator provides protection in case of a crash?
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Re: wof question regarding radiator.

Postby duddley » Wed Aug 27, 2014 3:02 pm

Would there be issues with boiling hot water flying around inside the car in a crash?
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Re: wof question regarding radiator.

Postby 1984FXGT » Wed Aug 27, 2014 4:13 pm

After a 30 min talking with LVVTa, the answer is YES it is 100% legal, no cert needed, as long as it doesnt effect structual or cause a impact hazzard in the eventy of a crash (it must be secured)
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Re: wof question regarding radiator.

Postby Lurkin » Fri Sep 05, 2014 9:27 pm

Whether it's legal or not is a pretty low threshold to be concerned with.

Impact hazard isnt just from a flying radiator. Its the litres of boiling water which will fry the back of your head which you should also be concerned about....
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