Oil filter 90 degree adapter Vs stock oil filter plate

FWIW, I moved my oil filter on my V6 Dakota, an '03. A relocation kit is inexpensive. You HAVE to pay attention and take care during installation. I can not seem to get the lines at the block side to stop weeping. Though they do bend a bit. The kit came with basic better than rubber oil lines and work clamps. Brass fittings into the adapter plate. You can do better.

Food for thought