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Old May 19, 2010 | 08:34 PM
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Hey guys, a few of you know I was hesitant to install one of these because I didnt want to cut my trans lines and risk messing those up. I figured i would post this up incase anyone else is on the fence for this easy mod. Well I said f#@$ it and I went ahead and bought it to see what I could do. I wont say this is the best install, but it was easy and it works without cutting the hard lines or anything.

First is removing the grill, then the two quick disconnects on the lines, and unbolt and remove the factory AUX tranny cooler. after that we took the lower bar that holds the airbag sensor and turned that upside down so the cooler would sit flush and not at an angle. after that we cut out a piece where the new rubber lines would be going to the trucool cooler. I didnt take step by step pics but this is very simple stuff people.

I chose to just use the mounting brackets that came with the kit, and made a loop with the rubber lines going up to the new cooler so the bends arent as restrictive. The cooler is offset to the passenger side because of a bolt head on the radiator bracket. here are the end pics




I later zip tied everything nicely out of the way and were good to go!
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Old May 19, 2010 | 08:38 PM
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thats a big *** cooler! looks good, nice install
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Old May 19, 2010 | 09:00 PM
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Easy as pie huh Now paint that bitch black!
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Old May 19, 2010 | 09:03 PM
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Where did you get your texas bowtie, Ive been looking high and low for an actual bowtie not a decal to go over the stocker.
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Old May 19, 2010 | 09:03 PM
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I dont have time for that stuff right now lol, Ive been getting everything at work, home, and wife ready to be packed up and on the road on the 31st to tow my trailer from CT to galveston, and my brothers F-250 is towing the car hauler with the wifes 4runner...so yea lol



Ill let the ricers think its an intercooler or some stupid **** lol
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Old May 19, 2010 | 09:04 PM
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Mine is actually a sticker, its just sun faded as crap but it kinda looks cool
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Old May 19, 2010 | 09:06 PM
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Welcome back to Texas. In case you were wondering, its still awesome here
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Old May 19, 2010 | 09:07 PM
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Im not back yet, luckily the military wants to move me back to Gods Country!
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Old May 20, 2010 | 01:40 PM
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Yup. Just like I said. Mine isn't any prettier than yours but it will do the job until I decide to use steal lines.

Glad you got it taken care of.
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Old May 20, 2010 | 04:05 PM
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its pretty nice, my temps were always at 190-195 over 75 degrees whether I was towing or just driving around...now Im right around 140 normal, 150 towing going 75
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