I have less than 2 year old 2 row radiator that is leaking. Steam from where aluminum meets the plastic tank on the upper hose side. Not where hose connects to the tank. The coolant level drops to about to where the inner hole is, although then it stays there. Rockauto and can't remember the brand, and for some reason, I can't find the receipt. Packaging wasn't great, although there was no damage that I could see.
So I was looking for another radiator. This time, name brand and back to single row. I thought 2 row would be just better, but reading the posts convinced me that single row is fine for 4.9 I6 2wd xl. Also, I want to make room for possible electric fan.
Only problem is I have air conditioner. Radiators have "with a/c" and "without a/c" in the descriptions. I have a separate radiator for a/c. If the item description says "without a/c", does that mean that is not for me? LMC truck makes no such distinction in their catalogue, and only the shrouds are noted for "with a/c".
As always, thanks in advance.

 

You don't have a separate radiator for the a/c, that's the condensor. A/C trucks need the larger radiator.

 

Thanks for the reply, but more info I get, more confused I get, lol.
Acdelco website has 2 row radiator for trucks with a/c, and 1 row for without. LMC seems to suggest that full cover shroud makes up for a/c cars with 1 row radiator.
When you say bigger radiator, do you mean 2 row?
I may do like you did and accept the original fan, but in that case, I'd want 2 row. Even slightly leaky 2 row, I think, was better than single row last summer.
I may do like dr. bowtie, electric fan for condenser, 1 row radiator and electric fan.
I feel like a kid in a candy store.

 

As far as brands go, I am a huge fan of TYC/Genera parts. Their quality seems to be spot on and they sell radiators.

 

I bought a 2 row from O'Reilly's, a Murray, and it works fine for me. I wasn't asked the a/c question whether I have it or not and it fit fine. I also have a separate transmission cooler so it's just about the water.

 

My non a/c truck had a one row and a flap of a shroud. I swapped in a/c and a junkyard two row with full shroud.

 

If I had a second life, I'd choose auto mechanic. Enjoy the time spent on the truck, but don't like parts that are doa or malfunction way before compared to the original. Cost seems to go with the quality.
The 2 row that's leaking after less than 2 years is vista pro.
I bought visteon brand on amazon. Found a post saying it used to be a direct supplier for ford. Hopefully it will arrive not banged up. It's 2 row. Plan to keep the fan and the shroud. I even plan to use distilled water.
Thanks all for the replies.