Trans Line options

[UGAfsuFAN]

I'm needing to replace my leaky trans lines. I'm looking at the options of full length flexible lines or shorter length lines with compression fittings. Looking for advice on which might be the best option. I've never been a fan of compression fittings but I don't like the idea of the full length flexible hoses being zip tied up either.
Thanks

 

[jliddle]

There are several places that offer lines that are similar to factory but with braided flexible sections in place of the factory rubber sections.

 

[UGAfsuFAN]

There are several places that offer lines that are similar to factory but with braided flexible sections in place of the factory rubber sections.

I've found a few of them too but can't where anybody has used them. Or at least, spoken about using them.

 

[onebaddmaxxx]

I usually use fleece lines when I replace.

 

[clrussell]

I've used fleece lines, worked great. Don't have to deal with installing new metal lines. Cut the old ones and pull them out.


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[OregonDMAX]

I went with the alligator performance lines and I've had them for about 3 years or so. I felt the fleece lines were a little too expensive for something that simple, the alligator lines are pretty damn beefy ad they fit great. And if a line were to ever fail, heaven forbid, they have a lifetime warranty.

 

[c20elephant]

The lines may not fail, but the plastic radiator for transmission cooler openings just might and that is not covered under a "lifetime warranty..."

 

[UGAfsuFAN]

I've been thinking about going to the CAT dealer near home since they make hydraulic lines "while you wait". I just need to see if they can weld the fittings to the hard lines. I'm kinda hesitant to use any compression fittings for fear they might come loose and fall off. I don't have doubts I can tighten the fittings enough but I do have doubts in the fitting itself. I have seen compression fittings split and that does worry me. Regardless of the warranty on the part, I doubt it will cover a toasted transmission.

 

[jliddle]

I too plan on having fittings welded to my PS and trans lines. Much cheaper that way

May even get the AC line done to reroute away from the polished race cover.

 

[Harbin_22]

I have fleece lines and been good so far. I had a little leak at the radiator fitting but snugged it up and it went away

 

[bmc1025]

Has anyone tried flaring the factory line and installing AN tube nuts?

 

[UGAfsuFAN]

Has anyone tried flaring the factory line and installing AN tube nuts?

I had wondered about this as well. With the lines being steel and not as malleable as copper, would the flare tend to split?

 

[OregonDMAX]

The lines may not fail, but the plastic radiator for transmission cooler openings just might and that is not covered under a "lifetime warranty..."

Every comment you make is negative. Nothing lasts forever.

I only paid 160 for my alligator lines so if the radiator fails I'm still way ahead dollar wise.

 

[Burn Down]

Lol what a bunch of garbage being spewed in this thread:rofl: First off I built my own lines out of Caterpillar Cloth Braided hose, the same stuff they have used for years on about every over the road truck engine cat ever built... I built the fitting myself for the radiator as well.

DHD reapir kit is very nice, the compression fittings work just fine. I can assure you once on and tight, they are never coming off without a saw of some sorts.

You can go either direction OP they all work just fine.

 

[jliddle]

Those are slick! ^^

 

[Nightlb7]

I did the same thing, I work for Mack trucks and made everything up myself with the heavy braided line we keep in stock and it works great, you can get all the fittings you need at califlower or Parker


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[Nightlb7]

03 2500hd lb7, ccsb , built engine, Big Dipper trans with Percision TC, Danville tunes, twin fuelers, airdog165