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Old 01-03-2011, 04:45 PM
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does anyone know where we can get a deep trans pan for our trucks? i have a 2007 2wd. everywhere i look it only fits the last gens...
 
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Old 01-03-2011, 04:54 PM
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Im not sure if one would even clear with the skid plate thats under there. Do you have the 545-rfe?
 
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yea i do, and the only thing stopping it is the transmission cross member...
 
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Well you can always look at another option. A pan will add about 3-4qts of capacity. If you do an external transmission cooler, you probably could add atleast 2-3qts depending on how big the cooler is and how much additional line there is, and if you choose to do another filter or not.

Heat is the major component of failure for transmission fluid, so a cooler would be a good option to look in to, IMO.
 
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Old 01-03-2011, 05:10 PM
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alright thanks yea i gotta look into that. how hard is that to install? and where do i mount that?
 
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Old 01-03-2011, 05:28 PM
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I havent installed one, but I think DodgeTrucker has. All you do is tap in to the stock trans cooler lines that run to the bottom of the radiator. You should be able to mount it right in front of the radiator. You can get the factory option trans cooler which mounts in front of the radiator, but an aftermarket would probably serve you better.
 
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Old 01-03-2011, 05:29 PM
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unless you already have an aux cooler like mine....comes with the tow package...
 
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Old 01-03-2011, 05:33 PM
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Ik you have a picture with your hood open, Kent. Show us what that trans cooler looks like!
 
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is this it??



it consists of exactly one tube...lol
 
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Thats it. Classy Chrysler at its best right there. Lol

Heres an example of something on the aftermarket side that would hold alot more fluid and do a better job cooling:
http://www.jegs.com/i/Flex-a-lite/400/3826/10002/-1
 

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