42RLE four-speed automatic transmission Help

[E. Humphries]

Hi all,
My 2004 with a 42RLE four-speed automatic transmission is having some problems. My transmission lines rusted out and I had them replaced with some from SS Tubes in Ohio. (
WTC0355SS - 03-06 Jeep
Wrangler TJ w/ ; Complete
Transmission Cooler Line Kit
The fittings blew out while driving home on day two. My shop says the aftermarket fittings are different than the OE ac/delco lines and they would blow out too. What would be a reasonable fix?

 

[05 White X]

Looks like the kit I put on my 05 LJ. The flex lines were to long and I had to get them to custom make somewhat correct ones. Where did they blow out at? the trans or radiator? or flex line to hard line?

 

[E. Humphries]

Blew out for sure at the transmission. A fellow Jeeper towed me to the shop…. Shop says the aftermarket fittings are slightly different and probably junk.

 

[E. Humphries]

Is there a cheaper alternative to this: https://www.mopar-direct.com/oem-parts/mopar-supply-and-return-tube-and-hose-55037624af $300 bucks seems a bit steep…

 

[05 White X]

Blew out for sure at the transmission. A fellow Jeeper towed me to the shop…. Shop says the aftermarket fittings are slightly different and probably junk.

I never had any problems with mine @1000 mile and about 2yrs. Just a possibility they might not have been seated all the way.