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• Transmission Cooler Recommendation and Installation Instructions for a 2007 Jeep JK 3.8 Liter
  The Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit, item # D13501, is a Class II efficient transmission cooler and would definitely help the transmission on your JK, but since you are towing 2,000 pounds I would recommend a bit larger Class III cooler like the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit, item # D13503. You cannot cool transmission fluid too much, so the Class III cooler will provide better cooling when towing and will be good for the transmission around...
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• Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 1997 Honda CRV with Best Cooling and Ease of Installation
  I would recommend the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit, item # D13502, for your 1997 Honda CRV. This cooler will be more than adequate for towing the weights you will be towing. You can not cool transmission fluid too much so the larger the cooler is, the better. We have a video installation of this cooler on a 2006 Honda CR-V that will be very similar to the installation on your 1997 model, see link. If you would like a smaller cooler you could go with the Derale Series...
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• Weight Capacity of Timbren Suspension Enhancement # TGMRAZT on 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  The 3000 lb rating for the Timbren Suspension Enhancement System refers to any load carried in the cargo area of the vehicle and applied to the rear axle, not the towing capacity. The only effect that towing would have on the Timbren system would be any tongue weight exerted on the vehicle by the trailer. The tongue weight (or downward force exerted on the trailer ball) would typically be 10 to 15 percent of the weight of the trailer plus the weight of anything loaded on it. If you are...
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• Air Helper Spring Fit for 2006 Acura MDX AWD
  According to AirLift, their AirLift 1000 Air Helper Springs, part # AL60815 are a fit for all models of the 2006 Acura MDX. The kit will add up to 1000 lbs of additional support which will help counteract the sag in your rear suspension caused by the tongue weight of a trailer being applied to it. I've linked to a video showing a typical installation. The video shows the kit being installed on a Honda Odyssey, but the procedure would be similar to what you'd need to do on your MDX.
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• Recommended Class II Trailer Hitch for Towing Small Utility Trailer w/ 2008 Subaru Forester
  The Curt Class II trailer hitch you referenced, part # C12038 has a 3500 lb towing/350 lb tongue weight capacity. If you'll only be using the hitch for towing a trailer, it should work just fine for you. However, if you're wanting to use the hitch as an attachment point for other hitch mounted accessories like a cargo carrier or a bike rack, it wouldn't be the best choice. Curt's warranty requirement state that all non-trailer loads need to use a stabilizing strap, like part # 18050. The...
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• Differences Between Three Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Coolers
  The three transmission coolers are basically the same cooler in different sizes. They're the same width (11 inches) and depth (7/8 inches) but they're different heights: # D13501 is 5-3/4 inches tall # D13502 is 7-1/4 inches tall # D13503 is 8-3/4 inches tall
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• Upgrading a 4-Way Trailer Connector On a 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid To a 7-Way With Brake Control
  Yes, you can switch your 4-way to a 7-way on your 2022 Toyota Highlander with a Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7. This kit will allow you to plug in your 4-way flat connector on your Highlander to the back of the 7-way which will speed up the installation of the 7-way. If you wish to install a brake controller I recommend the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller # RED44FR. This controller is very small and most of the unit mounts behind the dash....
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• Recommended Transmission Cooler For 2019 RAV4
  The Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/Barb Inlets - Class II - Efficient # D13501 is the most popular universal-fit transmission cooler for various vehicles and should fit your 2019 Toyota RAV4. This cooler measure 11" wide, 5-3/4" tall, and 7/8" deep. To confirm if this will work on your vehicle for sure you will need to measure the space between your grille and radiator and compare to the cooler's dimensions. This transmission cooler works with 5/16" lines. If your...
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• What Brake Controller do You Recommend for My 2020 Toyota Highlander while Towing a 4,000 lb. Camper
  I did some research on your 2020 Toyota Highlander L, and it looks like your vehicle is rated to tow up to 5,000 pounds. With this tow capacity, you will be able to safely tow without the need of a transmission cooler for your 4,000 pound trailer. As always, I recommend confirming with your owner's manual for the most accurate weight capacity rating. However, if you wish to extend the life of your transmission, I do recommend a transmission cooler like the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin...
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• Do I Need a Transmission Cooler for Trailer Towing with a 2017 Acura MDX?
  Adding a transmission cooler to your vehicle that is towing a trailer is usually a good idea. The extra weight added by the trailer and its cargo puts additional strain on your vehicle's transmission, causing it to run hotter which will shorten the life of your transmission in the long run. For your 2017 Acura MDX, I recommend the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler # D13501. This is a Class II transmission cooler and uses turbulator plates for more efficient cooling. Dimensions...
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• Does Derale Transmission Cooler fit 2017 Chevy Colorado
  The Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit # D13501 will absolutely fit your 2017 Chevy Colorado without any type of 90 degree adapters. The key is just ensuring the correct length of hose; that is a pretty open area so you will have plenty of room for installation. I have added a link to a video showing the installation of a Derale transmission cooler on a 2017 GMC Canyon - which is the same thing as a Colorado - which has the connections on the sides of the radiator so you...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch, Wiring, and Transmission Cooler for 2015 Honda Odyssey
  Starting with the trailer hitch for your 2015 Honda Odyssey I recommend the Draw-Tite Class III # 75270 because of its robust capacities (4,500 pounds towing and 675 pounds of tongue weight) indicating a stronger unit along with its simple installation process that just requires lining up the hitch to existing holes in the Odyssey's frame. I have attached an installation video on the 2015 Odyssey that you can use for reference. Then for trailer wiring the Tekonsha T-One # 118521 will...
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• Transmission Cooler Install on 1991 GMC Suburban with 700R4 trans and 5.7L
  Not all transmission coolers require special adapters for connecting to the lines of the transmission. The 700R4 does not need one according to Derale. Do you can install the part # D13501 without a fitting adapter and can just run the rubber hoses of the kit to the lines and radiator you have now.
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• Parts Needed to Tow a Trailer with a 2017 Ford Explorer with 2.3L Eco-Boost Engine
  I'll start out by saying that you're always limited by the lowest rated component in your towing setup, even if certain components are rated for higher weights; I believe the "Class II Trailer Tow Package" refers to factory installed towing components that likely include a transmission cooler (and possibly other parts), and not the Class rating of the hitch. It should also be noted that the available hitches for the 2017 Ford Explorer are all Class III hitches, which technically are rated...
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• Best Transmission Cooler for a 2021 Toyota 4Runner
  The best transmission cooler for your 2021 Toyota 4Runner is going to be the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/Barb Inlets - Class III - Efficient item # D13503. The radiator-style, plate-and-fin heat exchanger provides increased surface area so that fluids can spread out along the finned chambers to cool faster. Bigger is always better when it comes to transmission coolers. The Derale measures 11" wide x 8-3/4" tall x 7/8" deep. The transmission coolers are pretty...
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• Which Transmission Cooler is Recommended for a Nissan Frontier with 6,500 Pound Towing Capacity
  The best way to decide which class cooler you need is to take a look at what you will be towing and where. If you will be towing a light load, less than 2,000 pounds, in flat driving conditions, your vehicle will do fine with a Class I. If you will be towing 6,000 pound load through some hills, I would use the Class III cooler. I prefer the 8000 and 9000 series. They are built a little heavier and are more resilient. The 7000 series are built a little lighter and can be damaged more easily...
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• Do I Need a Transmission Cooler for Towing with a 2011 Honda Pilot with FWD
  I will start out by saying that transmission coolers are a relatively cost effective and easy to install aftermarket add on that you can put on your vehicle to help prolong the life of your transmission regardless of whether or not you'll be towing. They aren't required when towing, but they will definitely help reduce the stress on your 2011 Honda Pilot during this long trip. I recommend using the Derale # D13501 which is a plate fin cooler and will do a better job of dispersing the heat...
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• Where is Flat Towing Procedures Listed for a 2014 Nissan Frontier Manual Transmission
  As long as you followed the flat towing procedure that was outlined in the owners manual of your 2014 Nissan Frontier the dealer cannot blame the braking problem you have on how you flat towed your vehicle. I could see steering components or tires getting damaged from having the key of the vehicle in the wrong position (if that were the case), but not braking parts. But once again, if you followed the instructions for flat towing that were in the owners manual of your vehicle Nissan can't...
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• Recommended Transmission Coolers for a 2001 Ford F-250 Super Duty 7.3 Liter V-8
  Transmission coolers are not vehicle specific, but there are some that are recommended for your 2001 Ford F-250. The Derale, # D13502 is one of them. Basically, regardless of a super cool feature, you will need to choose a transmission cooler based on where you can mount it. The most efficient place is between the grille and AC condenser core(position A on the picture to the right). The second most efficient place is between the condenser and radiator(position B). In this position, it...
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• Will the Derale Transmission Cooler Kit Part # D13501 Fit a 2008 Ford Escape with the 3.0L V6 Engine
  The Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit part # D13501 is an excellent option for your 2008 Ford Escape with the 3.0L V6 engine. The kit comes with a 11/32" diameter transmission hose that is designed to be used on vehicles with 5/16" transmission lines. When we installed this cooler on a 2008 Ford Escape with the 2.3L I4 engine, we did not need any adapter or special fitting outside of what is included in the kit as it had 5/16" transmission lines. However, it was a different...
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• Derale Series 8000 Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 2003 Acura MDX
  Auxiliary transmission coolers will not usually look like factory transmission coolers. The Derale Transmission Cooler # D13501 that you referenced will work for you and I would recommend you install it downstream from your factory controller, meaning that the fluid will go from your factory cooler to the # D13501 and then back to the transmission. This kit comes with everything you will need to complete the installation. Check out the FAQ articles and installation video for this product...
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• Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Towing a 2000 lb Snowmobile Trailer
  The Derale Transmission Cooler, item # D13502, will be the correct cooler for your 2000 Jeep Cherokee 4door 4x4. This cooler will install in front of the vehicles radiator and air conditioning condenser and is 11 inches Wide x 7-1/4 inches tall x 7/8 inches deep. You should measure to make sure that there is room to install the cooler in this position before you order, but there should not be a problem. You will need to determine how the cooler lines will splice into the transmission...
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• Recommended Transmission Cooler and Hitch for a 2017 Ford Explorer
  I would be happy to help you find all the components you need to tow with your 2017 Ford Explorer. For a transmission color that will work with your 3.5L V6 engine you're going to want the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/Barb Inlets item # D13501. The 11" Wide x 5-3/4" tall x 7/8" deep, efficient heat exchanger will prolong the life of your transmission and improve its overall performance. This includes the complete mounting kit need for install, OEM spec hose with...
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• Replacement Hardware Kit for Trailer Hitches
  Yes, we do! You'll need the Replacement Hardware Kit for Trailer Hitches item # RHK. When you click on the product page you'll go to the righthand side of the page and insert DR64FR where it says Hitch Item Number. This will give you all the hardware you need to install the Draw-Tite Hitch item # DR64FR on your 2024 Jeep Gladiator. I have linked the installation instructions below along with a video we made so you can see how to get this hitch installed. If you have any additional questions...
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