Cheap Taurus fan alternative?

[AV.NINE]

IME, FAL fans are complete junk.  They definitely do die the first time they see water.

Ive been running one on my LS swapped TJ for a few years with no issues. I haven't even wired in a switch, I just utilize the Flex-a-lite controller box, though I'be been meaning to wiring in an off/on...

I promise that see's more abuse than a typical jeep.

[EEP]

I dunno know, I will stick with the mechanical fan. There isn't enough deep water crossings around here to worry about it. Also avoid the deep mud. The slight HP gain isn't worth the hassle. Just my 2 cents.

[Uboatcmdr]

50% off pick n pull sale starting wednesday. Im just going to grab 2-3 an hopefully luck out and get one that will last haha.

[Dingleberry]

I haven't been to PnP in many months, but I do remember last time I went, all the taurus fans in the yard had been picked already (which I'd never encountered previously)... seems like the 'secret' is out, and its not just Jeep guys taking them! Or, it was just a one-off.

[cLAY]

Maybe I just have really bad luck with junkyard fans?

This.

Buy a new one.  Jobber one at Napa is about $160.

[CatSplat]

I haven't been to PnP in many months, but I do remember last time I went, all the taurus fans in the yard had been picked already (which I'd never encountered previously)... seems like the 'secret' is out, and its not just Jeep guys taking them! Or, it was just a one-off.

I think they get stripped fairly often from the Tauruses. Many 90's Volvos use the same fan (but it's removable from the shroud, unlike the Taurus) and also have a handy self-contained relay pack.

[pooljunky]

I do have one. I'll sell for 30 bucks. I think that's fair. Until Sunday.  Then reg 50 Dallas.