Radiator installation single handed, How do you do it?

[davideric9]

I dropped the raditator the other day to work on the fan, it was rubbing on the shroud. I had some trouble reinstalling the radiator by myself, it was a bit heavy as it was still full of coolant. I ended up using a small jack and a board. This was pretty simple because of the aftermarket spare tire carrier I have. Hoping you can share your method for holding the radiator in place while you bolt in the brackets by yourself.
Here's mine.

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1988 Wolfsburg GL (bought 2012)

[ALIKA T3]

I do it by hand, full or not...It's not that heavy if empty, but I guess everything is relative.
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[MsTaboo]

Here's how I did mine last time. Used one of those lift tables from HF.
Radiator, fan, and AC condenser all in one.
I'm not very strong so have to get inventive when working alone.

Rolled it under...

and tilted up.

Lifted in slow increments to clear everything.
Ended up having to do it twice as this wood block was not thick enough to clear the table from the underside of the frame.
Worked like a charm once I got the clearance correct.
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[montanasurfer]

I do it with two jack stands. I get the radiator on the stands, then I crawl under and bench press the radiator into position, lift the stands up to hold it in place. Bolt everything down.
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