I change my oil in my driveway that has a pretty good slope. With ramps, I have enough room under the Ram to sit upright. Almost as good as a lift! :)
I second the oil filter socket over the strap wrench. I have both - favor the socket. Cheap at Harbor Fright.
I puncture the filter on my airplane when changing but it's a horizontal mount, not vertical. I pull my 6BT Cummins filter off the Ram without draining, but since I'm sitting alongside it, it's easy to do without spilling. Just for insurance, I usually encase it in a plastic bag before spinning it off.
