im installing a new bumper on my truck and the cooler lines will hang below it. i want to trim the rubber hose as well as bend the metal lines upward at the angle that my finger is pointing but...

1- if the tranny fluid leaks can i just put in more or do i have to take it to someone?

2- is there any way the "kink" the lines as you would a garden hose to stop massive leaks while trimming and bending?

3- is this just a plain out bad idea?





Thanks for any input!
Chris

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