3.42+285=?

[Dammann35]

Has anyone ever ran 285/75R16 with the GU6 and no Tranny cooler?

[Moots1288]

I wouldnt suggest it. At least run it with a transmission cooler and aluminum wheels.

[Dammann35]

I still have the stock wheels that I would use.

[Moots1288]

Have you looked into 265/70/16 ?

[Dammann35]

I have 265/75R16 but I have the body lift on now and they look to small

[Moots1288]

viewtopic.php?f=26&t=4875

[Dammann35]

How long did it take you to install your trans cooler

[Moots1288]

If I remember probably an hour.

[Dammann35]

Do you happen to know the part # for the cooler

[mikekey]

Lol I have mine listed in my build

[Aries]

I'm running 265/75R16 with 3.42 gears, did over 240 miles highway miles today with out an issue. I stopped several time to check the tranny fluid, the dip stick was warm to the touch but not so hot that I could not touch it. And I even grip it tightly in my hand. With that said I do have plans to install a transmission cooler and fluid temp gauge.

This is the cooler I purchased
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_maxi-kool&174;-xl-transmission-oil-cooler-imperial_5670021-p

[mikekey]

Yeah no one here knows what we're talking about. Do whatever you want.

[dvanbramer88]

I recommend a trans cooler and a gauge for anyone. (truck always had the cooler) but after having the temp gauge, I don't know how I lived without it.

You can use any universal cooler that comes with an install kit and you can get good sized ones for like $30-50 bucks. Or you can go top of the line racing cooler with braided lines and spend a whole lot more like Moots.

I stopped several time to check the tranny fluid, the dip stick was warm to the touch but not so hot that I could not touch it. And I even grip it tightly in my hand.

Because that is scientific...

Yeah no one here knows what we're talking about. Do whatever you want.

What he said

[DirtyBacon04]

Lol I have mine listed in my build

Mine too.
I ran 3.42 + 33"s for about a year before I installed a xmsn cooler... I just about destoyed my original trans doing it (Lots of long road trips to and from trails, plus a CA to FL trip). If you're going to run that combo (which I dont recommend) a xmsn cooler will only delay the inevitable. Kinda like using a garden hose on a forest fire...

[wink]

3.42+285= Overheated Trans

I ran without a trans cooler for about year also. Not a smart idea.

[Conner299]

I've got 255/70-16's and 3.42's currently. With a loaded truck of camping gear, and 70ish ambient air temp, I was hitting as high as 217 tranny temp, at highway speeds. At least according to Torque, I was. I plan on bigger tires, nothing bigger than 31's, but holding out till I can get my 3.73's installed, and a tranny cooler.

[Dammann35]

I found a B&M super cooler on Ebay for 57. I am gonna order it and install it before I get my 285s. While running my 265s I haven't had a problem with it and the trans has been running around 210-220. Kevin (Wink) who built you Front bumper? Its one of the best I have seen.

[DirtyBacon04]

I found a B&M super cooler on Ebay for 57. I am gonna order it and install it before I get my 285s. While running my 265s I haven't had a problem with it and the trans has been running around 210-220. Kevin (Wink) who built you Front bumper? Its one of the best I have seen.

I think I bought one from Advance Auto for about $30 somethin'.

Read his build thread; it's an MDB bumper.

[Dammann35]

I seen who is was made by after I took a double look at his build.

[Dammann35]

I also just ordered my trans cooler off ebay. Is there anything that I should do before I get 33's so I don't go bomb while driving.