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Looking for transmission cooler recommendations

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by kawitre, May 12, 2025.

  1. May 12, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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    kawitre

    kawitre [OP] New Member

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    Hello,
    I have a 2000 4runner SR5 3.4 4wd with 2.5" lift on 33's. I am looking at getting an auxiliary transmission cooler to bypass the original. I see that nobody carries the B&M 70264 coolers any longer, which were the go-to for the Toyota community based on forums I have read. So I am curious if anyone has any other recommendations for a cooler that will do the job?

    I am not opposed to an off brand cheaper one, but I would like to do it just once so I am hesitant to go that route. I would really like to find one that somebody else has already used with a positive outcome.

    Thank you
     
  2. Jul 14, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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    BigDerrs

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    Second this, currently running a hayden 678 which is an add on not bypass but need a new radiator and cant source one with the transmission inlet for the AT.
    I have read the hayden 698 can serve as a full bypass so I may add that one and keep the 678 as well. very hot where i'm at so more cooling the better.
     
  3. Jul 14, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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    Photon_Chaser

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    Lately I've been doing a little research and found a B&M 70273 to be a close match-up to the B&M 70264, physically...I just cant find any info about whether it is an internal bypass or not. Also considering the Mishimoto Universal 19-Row (Expensive) and the Hayden 696 (more economical, and its a bypass.)
     
  4. Jul 17, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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    Kwikvette

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    I used a 70268 without issue; you don't need to stick with a certain model specifically. Just buy what you can.

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    Replace your fan clutch and radiator while you're in there. It's cheap and super easy to do.

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