transmission cooler
 

are they difficult to install, is it worth me getting one on my truck if i dont tow?

Haven't installed mine yet but if you search, I'm sure there's someone that's posted "how to" on the install. I don't tow but from what I've read, it's a nice insurance policy for your tranny. The thing costs about $50 and if you're good at wrenching, it shouldn't be a big deal.

My buddy has a Honda Passport and his tranny went out at 180K mileage. When he had the tranny rebuilt, the tranny shop recommended adding a tranny cooler to keep his rebuilt tranny lasting longer. That was enough to convince me to do the same.

Even better, here's a pic from a few posts lower on a install:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...r/DSCN0143.jpg

No and yes.

The install is super simple, consisting of mounting the cooler, then tapping into a rubber line. 30 minutes tops.

Keeping the slushbox cool is a great way to prolong it's life. Whether you are towing or not, city driving, stop and go on the freeway and short trips around town can heat it up nicely. A good sized cooler is the solution.

what cooler should i get then

Not the TRD unless you really like paying too much for things...

There are several models that people have used that work well in our applications. Do some searching.

Hayden 678. Searching would help find other's opinions on this as well.

Perma-Cool Automatic Transmission Cooler
im not sure if i want the medium duty for 40 or heavy duty for 54

Go with the Hayden 1678, its the equivalent to the TRD one minus the hefty price tag.

Install is pretty darn simple, popping the grill and trying not to break the clips is the hardest part.

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would a napa or shucks stock that

Look down a bit, I have pics... the 1678 Hayden is the biggest you should do... it's actually a pretty simple but PIA to install....

i bought one today but im not sure how to install it. i dont know what lines go where, and what on the truck to mount it to. a how to would be very helpful.

I just found this searching on google.

http://www.norcalttora.com/~bob/trannycooler.php

From a Taco, should be similar though... Let me know how it works out as I will be using these directions when I do mine as well.

Here's a pic of where I mounted mine:http://community.webshots.com/photo/...71697809PxiQaV

Most people mount them in front of the radiator but I was having a hard time finding enough space there.