Best way to install trans cooler?

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Aug 2, 2012 | 04:50 PM

Ryandodge2

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Best way to install trans cooler?

I would like to put a trans cooler on my truck, but whats the best way to install it? can you just cut the hard lines and put the line over those with clamps?

Aug 2, 2012 | 05:00 PM

Wh1t3NuKle

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Lots of threads on this. What did you put in the "Search" for keywords?

Edit: some good hits using "cooler"

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/search....archid=3987798

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Aug 2, 2012 | 05:17 PM

wjxavier

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what i ended up doing was swedging the cooler lines and running rubber hose with double clamps lol hasn't leaked since and its been 3 years. lol

Aug 2, 2012 | 05:44 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryandodge2

I would like to put a trans cooler on my truck, but whats the best way to install it? can you just cut the hard lines and put the line over those with clamps?

This is the best way. http://dieselmanor.com/dm_products/FTG-MFD.asp

Aug 2, 2012 | 09:49 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryandodge2

I would like to put a trans cooler on my truck, but whats the best way to install it? can you just cut the hard lines and put the line over those with clamps?

that's what i did. use a tubing cutter for clean cuts. throw away the check valve. throw away the factory hoses with the quick connects.
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...ter-added.html

zman posted a link to a temp sensor adapter.