Aftermarket Automatic Transmission Oil Pans
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Aftermarket Automatic Transmission Oil Pans
I'm about ready to do a 30K transmission oil/filter change (great write-up, btw, and thanks) and like the idea of putting a drain plug on the transmission pan.
Thus far, I see three options, and would like opinions:
1) Get simple drain plug from local auto parts store and put it on the stock pan after drilling a 1/2" hole (OEM pan is thin metal, but it looks like it would work if you're careful about deburring and maybe adding additional bead of sealant if you're über-fussy.).
2) Rock Krawler aftermarket pan, about $300. Sturdier and includes drain plug.
http://www.quadratec.com/products/16189_1128.htm
3) YourCovers aftermarket pan, about $210. Sturdy and includes drain plug.
ht tp://www.yourcovers.com/transpan_11044.php
Anyone have experience with options 2) or 3), or know of additional aftermarket offerings?
I'm leaning towards the YourCovers bare one, and plan to paint it on my own. It seems a bit lower profile, and I'm not crazy about the idea of the filter extension needed on the Rock Krawler model.
Thus far, I see three options, and would like opinions:
1) Get simple drain plug from local auto parts store and put it on the stock pan after drilling a 1/2" hole (OEM pan is thin metal, but it looks like it would work if you're careful about deburring and maybe adding additional bead of sealant if you're über-fussy.).
2) Rock Krawler aftermarket pan, about $300. Sturdier and includes drain plug.
http://www.quadratec.com/products/16189_1128.htm
3) YourCovers aftermarket pan, about $210. Sturdy and includes drain plug.
ht tp://www.yourcovers.com/transpan_11044.php
Anyone have experience with options 2) or 3), or know of additional aftermarket offerings?
I'm leaning towards the YourCovers bare one, and plan to paint it on my own. It seems a bit lower profile, and I'm not crazy about the idea of the filter extension needed on the Rock Krawler model.
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i've run the RK pan and personally, it's the way to go or, at least in my opinion. more than just having a drain plug, the RK is a heavy duty pan and that will allow you to ditch your skid plate. also, it allows for greater volume and so you can run more fluid. this will help keep things cool longer and allow you to run at steeper angles.
Here's a write-up i did for mine
http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...ansmission-pan
Here's a write-up i did for mine
http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...ansmission-pan
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i've run the RK pan and personally, it's the way to go or, at least in my opinion. more than just having a drain plug, the RK is a heavy duty pan and that will allow you to ditch your skid plate. also, it allows for greater volume and so you can run more fluid. this will help keep things cool longer and allow you to run at steeper angles.
Just an FYI, the YourCover's model also allows for 1 to 1.5 quarts additional fluid and has what looks like some sort of finned design on the bottom to allow for extra cooling.
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Granted, the RK pan looks like it could take a pretty good jolt.
ON A SIDE NOTE: the link in my OP to YourCovers keeps getting messed up... is there a gremlin somewhere, or should I not be linking to other sites?
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Clickable links to non sponsors will be broken by moderators. Take a look at this copy of the FAQ that refers to clikable links.
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I was just trying to make it easier for the next guy by including both links that I found for aftermarket pans... wasn't "pimping" for YourCovers.