Aluminum Radiator for Dodge Ram 1500 (2009-2018) 3.7L 4.7L

Heavy-Duty 3-Row Aluminum Radiator for 2009-2018 Dodge Ram 1500

What it Does: Replaces failure-prone plastic-tank factory cooling assemblies with a fully TIG-welded aluminum core to maximize heat rejection under severe towing and ambient thermal loads.

The Stock Ram 1500 Thermal Fatigue Weakness

Factory DS-chassis cooling systems utilize mechanically crimped plastic end tanks paired with thin single-row cores. Over repeated thermal cycles, the factory plastic becomes brittle, resulting in catastrophic seam separation, cracked inlet/outlet necks, and gasket blowouts. Under heavy payloads, prolonged idling, or steep grade towing, standard heat exchangers succumb to thermal saturation, causing coolant temperatures to spike and risking head gasket damage on PowerTech engines.

The Engineering Solution

Constructed entirely from premium AA5052 aircraft-grade aluminum, this performance cooling upgrade utilizes a heavy-duty 3-row core measuring 22.36" x 27.48" x 1.73". Hand-welded end tanks eliminate all crimped plastic seams and rubber gaskets, removing the primary structural failure point. The dense multi-louvered fin array and expanded internal fluid capacity substantially increase surface area for accelerated convection heat transfer, ensuring stable engine temperatures under maximum load.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 3.7L V6 (PowerTech EKG)
• 2009-2013 Dodge Ram 1500 4.7L V8 (PowerTech EVA)
• 2014-2018 Ram 1500 Classic / DS Platform (Verify OE interchange & hose routing)

The Dodge Truck Durability Standard

Engineered to handle extreme fleet workloads, high-temperature hauling, and rugged off-road conditions, this all-aluminum radiator delivers fail-safe structural rigidity and uninterrupted cooling reliability without bowing, cracking, or leaking under high hydraulic pressures.