If anyone could tell me where the best place to purchase new core support for my 1996 7.3 F250 that would be much appreciated.

 

Ebay, Amazon would be my first place to look. I recently saw one for my 87 f150 on Amazon. If I can find one easily for my 87, I wouldn't believe yours should be any different.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/37334792842...3ABFBMwIWqyOpf

 

I just installed one. Bought the support from LMC. The first one that arrived was damaged in shipment, so they sent me a new one right away (didn't have to return the old one). They were good to deal with.

The support from LMC isn't as heavy-duty as the original, but the welds are better. In addition to vibration, the original welds were not very good. Corrosion sets in, then stress-corrosion-cracking finishes the job. Not sure how much life you could expect to get from a used one, but a person might get lucky.

EDIT - LOL, I got bit by responding to an old thread. I swear it showed up at the very top on the list, and as an unread thread. Sorry!

 

Either way, good to hear from you !