Has anyone with a TRD tranny cooler installed a Warn M8000? Were there any fit/clearance issues between the cooler and any part of the winch? I plan on installing the winch this weekend and would like to know if I am going to have any fit issues.

During my searches between here and ODW, I came across several threads about possible mounting conflicts between the TRD tranny cooler and the M8000. The only problem is none of the people asking the question ever responded saying there was an actual problem and what they did to fix it.

Thanks...

 

I have the hayden tranny cooler with warn M8000 ... no problems here

 

I know Ryan (RTDawgs) had some issues. Search for his posts or PM him directly. Like you, he put his winch in a T-15, so he should be able to give you some good info.

 

Bighead I have to say I love your runner. By the way what is ODW.

 

Hey, just saw this. Just wanted to clarify I DO NOT have a tranny cooler. Nort did i have winch installation issues.

 

Ryan: I didn't think you had one.

For anyone else that may have this question: The stock location for the TRD cooler is on the driver's side of the radiator. With the M8000 this location would keep you from rotating the clutch lever. I tried moving it to the opposite side of the radiator (passenger side) but ran into another problem. I have my solenoid mounted on the winch motor. The solenoid stuck out too far sitting on the motor so as soon as I put the bumper back on, the solenoid was resting on the tranny cooler...can't have that. I ended up putting the tranny cooler dead center of the radiator. The lower mounting points are 2 of the front skidplate bolts so that was no issue. The top mounts are double nylon zip-tied to the cross-member(?) that runs in front of the radiator. So far, no issues at all.

 

hrrmmmm... I thought you had a TRD cooler initially, but had to go with the Hayden to fit the winch



My bad guys... I wonder who I'm thinking of...

 

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