GK_crewchief's SD Tran Cooler install + How-To with loads of
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The push pins are a pain to get out and can cut your hands. So I just cut the heads off all of them and used some new ones I already had to re-secure the splash guard. You can find them at just about any auto parts store. I got mine at Advance Auto. You can see the part # in the pic...
After the splash guard was re-secured, we decided to install the NAPA Transmission Filter (NAPA Part # 1622) on the filter mount. Jeff filled the filter with trans fluid and lubricated the gasket before installing it. I used my razor knife and cut a hole in the splash guard for the filter to protrude through...
After the splash guard was re-secured, we decided to install the NAPA Transmission Filter (NAPA Part # 1622) on the filter mount. Jeff filled the filter with trans fluid and lubricated the gasket before installing it. I used my razor knife and cut a hole in the splash guard for the filter to protrude through...
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Then we re-installed the grille support, grille, headlights, corner lamps and radiator cover in reverse order from what was mentioned above. Here's the finished product...
I am very happy with how this install went and so is Jeff. He text messaged me a few times on his way back to NC to let me know what the trans temps were. He saw 145 degrees on his Auto Meter Trans Temp Gauge pretty much all the way back. If anyone has any questions about this, please PM either Jeff or myself.
I am very happy with how this install went and so is Jeff. He text messaged me a few times on his way back to NC to let me know what the trans temps were. He saw 145 degrees on his Auto Meter Trans Temp Gauge pretty much all the way back. If anyone has any questions about this, please PM either Jeff or myself.
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WOA dude..great write up!!!! You spent more time on this than you did installing the stupid thing
One thing I might add on to this since I don't know (or didn't notice) a difference between the Lightning and a regular F-150, but I never needed to remove the grille or anything from the front end. Once I removed the center hood latch bracket thingie, my cooler went right into place and I could get to everything I needed to within that space.
One thing I might add on to this since I don't know (or didn't notice) a difference between the Lightning and a regular F-150, but I never needed to remove the grille or anything from the front end. Once I removed the center hood latch bracket thingie, my cooler went right into place and I could get to everything I needed to within that space.
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Originally Posted by Galaxy
WOA dude..great write up!!!! You spent more time on this than you did installing the stupid thing
One thing I might add on to this since I don't know (or didn't notice) a difference between the Lightning and a regular F-150, but I never needed to remove the grille or anything from the front end. Once I removed the center hood latch bracket thingie, my cooler went right into place and I could get to everything I needed to within that space.
One thing I might add on to this since I don't know (or didn't notice) a difference between the Lightning and a regular F-150, but I never needed to remove the grille or anything from the front end. Once I removed the center hood latch bracket thingie, my cooler went right into place and I could get to everything I needed to within that space.
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