The metal tubes are the coolant lines for your tranny. Tranny fluid runs thru them then thru seperate tubes in your radiator. Yes you need to hook the up again. Look close on your new rad. Their should be plugs in the holes where the lines go.
My Rig's a little old, but that don't mean she's slow.
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