they have aftermarket coolers that are a direct bolt on, some even wire tie to the front of the radiator, any shop like pepboys or napa has them

 

I installed a B&M low pressure drop tranny cooler. I bolted it onto the front crossmember and just tied into the return line from the stock cooler that is part of the radiator. Here is a pic or two.

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and here is what I am towing with my truck

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Nice work, sleds. Looks clean! So, it sounds like you avoided using the tie downs that go through the radiator. Do you happen to have a part number for that B&M cooler? I'm guessing that B&M # 70264 is the one? The B&M web site doesn't have a "vehicle lookup" and my car shop prefers I order one and bring it in. Thinking I will order and install myself. Derale also makes a couple (D13504 being the better of the two), but it sounds like B&M is the preferred brand.

 

It's the 70266 supercooler.
Yes, B&M seems to be the choice. I was going to go cheaper when I did mine, but the parts guy told me the B&M is better for colder temperatures (winter) as it doesn't overcool your tranny fluid making it to thick to flow properly.

 

Sleds, which rockwood roo floorplan is that? how big? what made you go with that trailer over other ones?

 

Thanks for the info, sleds. It looks like a lot of the B&M collers are "compatible"; 70255, 70264, 70266, and 70268. Since I'm going from CA to FL, cold weather isn't a concern.

I like how you bolted it to the crossmember and avoided using the ties _ were the bolts the only thing you used, nothing (no padding) between the cooler and the radiator?

Did you need any additional adapters/parts or did everything come with the kit?