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Old 09-27-2015, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ronjenx
That's the one. I have installed a few of these. Very nice kit.
How difficult was the install? And did you flush your transmission or have it serviced after you installed it?
Old 09-27-2015, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by JKUHELO1
How difficult was the install? And did you flush your transmission or have it serviced after you installed it?
Easy install. But that depends on the individual. Adding a cooler doesn't in itself generate the need to flush the transmission. Didn't loose more than a few drops of fluid when the lines were disconnected, but added a little to the sump once the cooler filled. It wasn't much.

(See added photo above.)
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Originally Posted by ronjenx
Easy install. But that depends on the individual. Adding a cooler doesn't in itself generate the need to flush the transmission. Didn't loose more than a few drops of fluid when the lines were disconnected, but added a little to the sump once the cooler filled. It wasn't much. (See added photo above.)
Think I'll go for this one on my 08 JKU it sounds fairly simple and under a few hours installation time. Thx for all the help I appreciate it.
Old 10-05-2015, 08:49 AM
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Another option that works as good as the factory but cheep as hell.
Just get a used Ford 2000-2003 trans cooler and some 3/8" line with 3ea 3/8 compression to 3/8" barb connectors.
One fitting for the cooler..forgot exact part # sorry

Cut then new cooler into the cold line coming from the radiator line back to the trans and install the new cooler lines.
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Old 10-05-2015, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by nthinuf
B&M coolers are popular. You can find a an installation writeup up in the JK-Writeups area. (there is an Index stuck to the top, check the Performance section.)

This is actually a very good addition for these 3.8 auto's.
If you use this write up your lines that you splice into will eventually start to weep fluid. Do yourself a favor and cut off the aluminum caps and connect the hose the the barbed fitting on the factory hard line. Mine has been good ever since I ditched the factory fittings and used fuel hose clamps. I posted a picture and parts list I used in the modified tech section.
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I used the B&M on my 2010 after burning up the transmission(under warranty) luckily.
Easy install and great price.

And yes the factory connections will weap.



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