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Old May 13, 2010 | 11:36 AM
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Hey guys... couldn't find the info that i am looking for so I will ask. I have a 00 xj with a 124 amp alternator. I can't seem to find another in the local parts stores to replace it with. I don't want to go smaller. What year Grand cherokee would fit mine? Thanks for the advice!
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Old May 13, 2010 | 11:40 AM
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see if you have a local autoelectric store i got my 130 amp made for me by ronsautoelectric in pinebush ny
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Old May 13, 2010 | 02:11 PM
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I will definitely take a look to see if there is one near me in michigan.
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Old May 13, 2010 | 02:47 PM
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if i remember correctly any year grand cherokee works you just gotta modify it to fit
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Old May 13, 2010 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by mod_junkie
if i remember correctly any year grand cherokee works you just gotta modify it to fit
I think you just need to grind down the "Ears" on the GC alt and it will fit...Tj
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Old May 13, 2010 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by mod_junkie
if i remember correctly any year grand cherokee works you just gotta modify it to fit
True... thanks for replies though guys... it makes my life a little easier. I had seen a post on here a while ago and couldn't find it and it was about this same thing.
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Old May 13, 2010 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by mcnslayer
see if you have a local autoelectric store i got my 130 amp made for me by ronsautoelectric in pinebush ny
My dad keeps telling me to go see him about my rear wiper motor and my alt when it dies. I now know i will for atleast my alt.
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Old May 13, 2010 | 09:59 PM
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your gonna want to look for an alt out of a 98 grand cherokee or Dodge durango....here's a write up for ya
http://www.bc4x4.com/tech/2004/jeepalt/
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Old May 13, 2010 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by That Jeep Guy XJMJ
your gonna want to look for an alt out of a 98 grand cherokee or Dodge durango....here's a write up for ya
http://www.bc4x4.com/tech/2004/jeepalt/
Yep and if you wanna see what needs ground there are pictures some where in the first page of my build page ----------v
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Old May 14, 2010 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by j0hnb0y1989
My dad keeps telling me to go see him about my rear wiper motor and my alt when it dies. I now know i will for atleast my alt.

yea u should ron is a great guy we use him for every alt and starter we get
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Old May 14, 2010 | 08:18 PM
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Dont know what part of MI you live in but O'Reilly Auto Parts lists a 136 amp rebuilt with a lifetime warrenty for the XJ(atleast for my 97 they do) it says some stores stock them. Might be something else to look into.
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Old May 14, 2010 | 08:25 PM
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I replaced one on my truck with a Motorola alternator. It comes with a lifetime warranty and has stator taps to wire 110AC. When mine fails on the XJ this is what I will be buying.
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Old May 14, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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but the 136 amp gc one can be had for like $35
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