3.8 auto transmission cooler options

[Pyro1415]

Hey guys I've got a long trip ahead of my jku and I'm debating which Trans cooler to buy.
I've narrowed it down to the Ripp jk cooler($100) and a smaller but different design on Amazon for around $50 the Hayden 678 or 402. Trying to not sacrifice the radiators cooling ability but still keep the transmission reasonable. I know the tube ones are less efficient but they also don't block the radiator as much.
The ripp is a large tube one which is sc compatible if I go that route in the future.

The mopar kit is a little more than I'd like to spend weighing in at $260.

 

[Heavyhaul07]

Mount a cooler with a fan and shroud under the vehicle. Run the fan with a manual switch so u control it.

 

[TRLJNKY]

I just installed a Hayden. The Hayden is still a hell of alot bigger than the factory one and I have had zero issues with overheating. Quick, easy, and fuctional

 

[Pyro1415]

I just installed a Hayden. The Hayden is still a hell of alot bigger than the factory one and I have had zero issues with overheating. Quick, easy, and fuctional

Mine has no factory instead cooler.

 

[2011jk]

Pick up a Ford SD truck 99-04 trans cooler, cheep as hell and about $20 of hose fittings.

 

[Moochie]

Mine has no factory instead cooler.

Do you have air conditioning? If so, your OEM transmission cooler is on the bottom of the AC condenser, which is at the front of your radiator.

 

[Peak]

I run the B&M cooler, straight forward install. It does the job.

 

[TwistedJK]

B&M here too. Cheap and very easy to install.

 

[Pyro1415]

Went with the b&m 70264. I'll let everyone know how it does on the 5,000 mile trek.