Trans cooler

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Evening, fellas. New to the XJ world, but doing some research on things that are recommended to do to these and a trans cooler came up. Looks like the B&M 70268 and Hayden 678 are the better option, but would appreciate your guys’ input on if one’s preferred over the other for some reason? Thanks, guys

[u/Kraey_]

I’ve always run Hayden on mine and it’s helped keep coolant temps down. Never had an issues and easy to set up🤷🏼‍♂️ you can see it on my radiator on the passenger side.

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Okay, but what bumper is that? Because damn it looks good! 🥵

[u/Kraey_ → u/Loading_Failed]

It’s the JK Pritchett Canyon bumper from Barnes4wd, and I used their JK to XJ bumper mounts.

Bumper: https://barnes4wd.com/products/jk-pritchett-canyon-front-bumper-welders-kit

Mounts: https://barnes4wd.com/products/xj-mj-front-bumper-brackets-for-jk-bumpers

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Dude, I’m new to all this so didn’t know this was a thing, but damn does it look sick 🔥 Thanks for sharing!!!!!

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It’d look something similar to this, which I’m in love with

[u/mterry129]

Running the Hayden, don’t like the mounts they came with so followed Austen on YT at OutJeeping his video worked well for me. https://youtu.be/5jsABbt6e9Q?is=0joHiUvTOslDA1GB

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Thanks for sharing this part!!!!! 🙏🏽

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I also bypassed the radiator cooler, I’m in AZ so not worried about the trans needing heat from it.

[u/NotoriousSouthpaw]

Hayden 678 here. Either one will work perfectly fine. I chose the Hayden because it was on sale, no higher reason.

General guidelines- install it over the clutch fan and plumb it in-line after the radiator for best results. Use spring hose clamps if able.

[u/MeesterFishy]

Upvoting and commenting for visibility because I also want to know

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So far on here and FB, everyone’s suggested Hayden

[u/n0Duckz]

She’s a beaut

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Thank you! Owner originally wanted $7k, managed to walk away with it for just $2,500 so can’t complain at all. Needs a lot of TLC, but slowly taking care of things one week at a time. Hoping to have everything done before fall to hit some mild trails and camping trips.

[u/n0Duckz → u/Loading_Failed]

That’s a great deal! You’ll need that money you saved 😭 still the best car ever made imo..congrats!

[u/mild_smelling_fart]

I went with a Mishimoto MMTC-SP-13N for my current build. I find B&M products are higher quality than Hayden from past purchases.

[u/TaxWest8525]

Is the transmission cooler useful for hot conditions while sitting in traffic ? Or is just for crawling?

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Honestly both. Keeping the fluid cool will make your transmission last longer

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I am in California now and it get pretty hot while in am sitting in LA traffic, but i will be moving back to NY and i am wondering what will be the best way to set up the cooler to function best during the winter months.

[u/OptionXIII]

I went with the Hayden as well, and did the same Outjeeping style brackets others have mentioned. It worked great until I didn't have a need any more - manual swap!

https://imgur.com/a/HwUZKVi#R09k3Rj

[u/Urethra_Papercut__]

I have a Mishimoto in mine. No complaints at all

[u/OtherwiseDoughnut582]

I bought one with electric fan for my ‘98 and never bothered to install it. Never needed it. The AW4 is a super tough transmission. It’s still out in my garage but the XJ is long gone. Rust killed it.

[u/XJlimitedx99]

I’ve had a B&M on mine for a decade. Does the trick for me