Recommended Engine and Transmission Coolers for 2005 Dodge Dakota SLT V8

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Hey I have a 2005 dodge Dakota slt wit the v8 just got a camper and was running a little hot when towing. Im looking for a larger radiator to help keep it cool. Thanks for your help

asked by: Chuck

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Towing will put an additional heat burden on both your engine cooling system and your transmission. A higher capacity radiator will certainly drop your engine temp when you're towing with your Dakota, but an easier and less-costly alternative is to simply add a powered fan like the Derale # D18217. Radiator upgrade are usually needed only for extreme applications like racing.

This fan is a push or pull type so it can be mounted on the inside of your radiator (space permitting of course) to help your OEM fan move more air through the radiator to increase its cooling efficiency. It offers two speeds, 1800-rpm and 2400-rpm, and includes the mounting components.
It is 2-5/8-inches deep and requires a mounting area of 8-7/8- x 15-5/8-inches tall.

For a transmission cooler you can use Derale # D13502 along with fitting kit # D13030.

Together these cooling upgrades will take a lot of the stress off the Dakota and allow it to tow near its full capacity with less wear and tear.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

Radiator fan #D18217 includes rods and pads for mounting whereas fan #D16217 includes a mounting kit made up of more pieces. I have included a picture that shows the mounting hardware included with each fan. The additional hardware included with the…

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Derale 17 inch electric fans #D16217 and #D18217 can be used as pusher or puller fans. They can be mounted on either side of the radiator, as a pusher or puller, without having to flip blades or switch motor leads. This isn't a 17 inch version…

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Customers are used to Class ratings on hitches when towing a trailer so the Class ratings on the transmission coolers are meant to coincide with the Class rating of the hitch on the vehicle. It helps as a guideline for choosing a transmission cooler…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Transmission fluid cannot really be over-cooled but you can make things easier by using a fan such as the Derale #D16308 that includes a power switch and adjustable thermostat. This will save you the effort of switching it on and off and provides…

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I am happy to determine the replacement cover for you but I would need the serial number off of your older Extang cover. The easiest way is to locate the serial number. Most of the time the serial number can be found on the driver's side front…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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