I have the Derale in my 2003 tj and its done a great job. Problem I'm doing a 4-link long arm stretch in the rear and it's going to be in the way. At least it looks like it. Has anyone found an alternate location for it? I really want to keep it.
Derale transmission cooler alternate locations?
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I'm assuming you're referring to the Derale version that mounts to the driver's side frame just behind the transfer case. That's the one I have. With a little hose work and bracket work, I believe you could locate it back and higher into the tub just ahead of the rear axle, but you'd have to abandon the frame mount.
I have an air tank in the location that their kit goes. I bought the cooler and fabbed my own brackets to put it under the tub but further back, mine is mounted directly below the back seat. Mine is an LJ so I may have more room to play with.
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Thanks for all the help. I'll post up what I end up with. Hopefully won't have to move it
LONGJP2
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I'm thinking about moving mine back too. Plenty of room on the LJ.
Got any pictures?
OP
I looked at the kit. Its basically what i'm doing. Removed mine from the frame bracket and am mounting right behind the drivers seat underneath the tub. plenty of room there
OP
Chris, you would think but the upper control arm goes directly through the spot that the cooler was hanging. Moving further back