Sounds like you need to do some more frequent fluid changes. As the tranny gets old and you play harder off road you have to change the fluid more frequently, like every 15,000 miles. Brown is the first indicator that the fluid is fried, if you wait till you see material in your fluid, the tranny is already gone.
I would suggest you start changing your fluid about every 1000 miles or so at least 3 time, so you can work out as much of the old fluid as possible, you might also throw in a bottle of Lucas tranny additive on your last change. Your tranny is too old for a complete flush which could kill it.
As for the cooler lines, there are alot of options, I think the best way to go is to have a set made at a shop, that way you will get a better quality hose and fittings.
Mike
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