You are halfway through a mud hole, the King Quad is pulling hard, and then the temperature light comes on. Few things end a ride faster. On a mud-ridden Suzuki, the cause is often sitting right behind the front rack.
Our Suzuki King Quad 450/500/700/750 (2005-UP) – Radiator Relocation Kit is designed to prevent those overheating issues. It fits 2005 and newer King Quad 450, 500, 700 and 750 models and includes all mounting hardware and detailed installation instructions.
The problem with the stock location
From the factory, the radiator on most ATVs sits low and forward. That makes sense for airflow on a dry trail. In the mud, it puts the radiator right in the path of everything the front tires throw. Mud packs into the fins, dries, and blocks airflow. Without air moving through the core, coolant cannot shed heat, and the engine runs hot.
What moving it up does
A relocation kit raises the radiator up out of the splash zone, usually to a spot above the front rack area. Up there it stays cleaner and gets better airflow, even when the front end is buried. A clean radiator does its job, and the King Quad stays cool enough to keep pulling.
An overheating engine is not just an inconvenience. Running hot over and over is hard on coolant, seals and the engine itself. Keeping the radiator clean and cool is about protecting the machine as much as finishing the ride.
Why King Quad owners do it
The King Quad has a loyal following with mud riders and hunters. Many of them run bigger mud tires, which throw even more muck forward. If you ride creek bottoms, swamps or wet clay, relocating the radiator is one of the most common and practical changes you can make. It also makes the radiator much easier to rinse off after a ride.
Here is what comes in the kit:
- Radiator relocation kit for 2005+ King Quad 450, 500, 700 and 750
- All mounting hardware
- Detailed installation instructions
A few tips
Plan on draining and refilling coolant during installation, and bleed out air pockets before your first ride. Check hose routing so nothing rubs or kinks when the bars are turned. Even with the radiator up high, rinse it after each muddy ride.
Before ordering, confirm your King Quad’s year and model. Questions? Call the Wild Boar team at 850-912-4350.
