This is the plate style tranny cooler, correct? And it's the style I want (because it cools better)?

thanks,
Steve

 

Yup! That is the plate style and it is what you want. I think I would go with the 2nd one on that page for normal use/light wheeling, or the third for heavy use/towing.

 

Im running the biggest one they have. The extra heavy duty 30,000 lb. But, Im in AZ where it reaches 300 degrees on a typical summer day

 

I got the one rated at 24,000 lbs. ...ordering through their webiste was quick and easy. Got the part in 2 business days.

 

Cool, thanks all. I was planning on getting the second one. I normally don't overheat, but I have a couple times so it's not really a big problem.

Steve

 

Steve, let us know where you end up mounting it on your 2nd gen.

I'd like to put one on in the future too.
Perhaps I'll take a drive to Master Yoda's home to do it

 

come awn up Corey! The master is in!

Kind a sucks working 3rd shift now. Just got my CDL yesterday, so I'll stay employed (no CDL, no job). It was easier driving the tow truck pulling the 40' bus than it was to drive the bus alone. (the front tires of the bus are behind the driver......takes some getting used to)

 

Hey,
I know nothing about trans coolers, but I would probably go with the second or third one also. I can't believe they use nylon straps to mount the thing.

Dumb question: How do you know when your trans is overheating? What are the benefits of having a larger trans cooler?

Thanks, have fun
DH6twinotter

 

On the 2nd gens a light lights up and you know to pull over and let it cool down. Don't turn off the engine, it'll overheat more.

One of the main reasons for tranny failure is overheating of the fluid. Towing, mountains, off roading, and carrying lots of people and junk can overheat the tranny. So, installing a tranny cooler can prevent a tranny rebuild or installation of a new one.

Steve

 

Last year I was hauling boy scouts and gear in Idaho at 100 deg. The trans started spitting oil out of the torq converter housing. Had to let it cool and try again. Still got hot. Unloaded gear, bought a trans cooler at a parts store and hasn't OH'd since.

 

I've never seen/experienced my tranny overheating (3rd gen.) & don't want to . I installed a 7 1/4" x 11" x 3/4" tranny cooler in mine. Although it's not a Hayden, it looks identical. Here's a write-up for ya:

http://www.hboss.net/4runner/tranny-cooler-install.htm

jacksonpt did a great write-up for a TRD tranny cooler installation too, by the way.

Don't discount the nylon straps though. I still used bolts on mine but with nylon straps as a fallback plan. If the bolts give out for some reason, it'll be hanging on by nylon straps heh. But do not under-estimate their usefullness & reliability. They hold almost everything to everything!

 

What kind of mileage do people get before o-hauling their trans? I just finished reading Gadget's transmission page. Very interesting and I think I, also will go the Level 10 route when the time comes.

In the meantime, I think a trans cooler and frequent ATF changes are critical to keeping that trans together.

Mick