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Transmission Coolers....

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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 11:51 AM
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Default Transmission Coolers....

I see a few different and varying pricing from $60 to over $200.....

What should I be looking at in these and where to purchase?

I am towing stuff, so I want to get this before spring comes.
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 11:58 AM
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Price doesn't matter when it comes to how well they work. The $60 universal one will work as well as the $250 MOPAR one.

The difference is in the installation. All but the MOPAR use barb fittings clamped into the stock cooler return line.

If you really want a factory fit, with no cutting of lines or hose clamps, the MOPAR may be worth it to you.

Most people go for the $60 cooler.
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 12:08 PM
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I just did mine two weeks ago and turned out great. I went with the B&M model in the write up section. I think I have your number in an old PM. I will text you the pics
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 05:30 PM
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I have the $60 B&M cooler. I don't think some fancier lines/fittings warrant a 4x price difference. The fittings on the $60 cooler work just fine and are very easy to install. You will also need to buy a few extra coupling fittings in Home Depot.
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 06:29 AM
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I have to admit I went with the Mopar cooler kit , dealer installed on my 2010 JKU. I feel the dealer installation and warranty were worth the extra expense .Now I have a 2012, so it's a moot point.
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 06:34 AM
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I have the B&M cooler also. Easy install & haven't had any issues to date.
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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 07:23 AM
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$60 B&M here too. Install takes about a half hour, very easy. Trans runs nice and cool now. Even when towing, it rarely goes above 160.
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