I did a full 3" on my Rodeo and left the rad in place...so far no problems after 2 years. I did remove the bottom protion of the shroud to keep it from interfering. I just readjusted the tubes to the radiator and never had coolant leaks or anything.

Steve


'97 Rodeo
3.2L V6
DOR 3" lift, 3"BL, DOR Boulder Bars, Tera-Low's, 33x10.5,Surco Safari Rack, Cobra CB, Rancho 9000's....andnNow with Half-Doors for the summer