Hi Wade, Yes, you’ve definitely got some good options to get away from hand cranking, and I totally get wanting something easier, especially with a cattle trailer. A lot of cattle trailers are gooseneck style and use a square center-mounted jack like…
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The Derale Stacked Plate Engine Oil Cooler part #D15405 is a really great option for an engine oil cooler for your 2014 Ram 1500 with a 5.7 liter V8. It's a larger stacked plate style of cooler which will do a great job lowering your engine oil…
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Engine Oil Coolers for demanding towing and trails
Push your rig without watching temps climb. An engine oil cooler helps control heat during long grades, hot-weather towing, and desert runs. Pick stacked plate or plate-fin, and use a fan-equipped cooler for steady cooling when airflow is limited. Before installing, confirm your sandwich adapter and oil filter fit and check 4x4 clearance; a remote filter mount can also make service easier.
Tighten the sandwich plate to spec and verify the O-ring is seated to help prevent seepage. Hoses can be a tight fit; fully seat them and use quality clamps if the supplied ones don't hold well. Size the cooler appropriately; an undersized core may show little change, especially on larger trucks or while towing.
Confirm the sandwich adapter matches your oil filter threads and sealing surface. If space is tight, check clearance around 4x4 components like the front driveshaft so the adapter doesn't interfere. If access is poor, consider a setup that relocates the filter to a better spot.
Stacked-plate coolers are more efficient than plate-fin. A cooler with an electric fan provides more consistent cooling when airflow is limited, like slow climbs, sand, or traffic. Mount where plenty of air moves through it, or choose a fan-assisted unit if an ideal location isn't available.
You might. Some factory filters won't fit the adapter. Match the adapter to a filter that spins on correctly before installation. An easy way is to take the adapter to the auto parts store and pick a filter that threads on and seals properly.