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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 09:50 AM
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like the title says what alternator do i need i have an 88 cherokee laredo 2 door with 4.0 and 5 speed power locks nad windows a/c delay head lamps and fog lamps? rock auto gives me amny options including different amps and size cases ?
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 12:09 PM
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Put the one with the biggest amount of amps or volts they carry... Not sure about the case size look by model specific
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 01:14 PM
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i searched by 1988 jeep cherokee laredo 4.0l and i got a ton of case size choices and amps i will have to measure i guess
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 05:41 PM
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Pull your old one, go to napa or auto plus, have them match it up. I have the same year jeep and I work at auto plus, I read this earlier and forgot to reply, you best bet is to take it to them.
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 06:08 PM
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issue is i do not want to patronize any of the auto houses in town all they do is mess orders up and have crap parts
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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 10:55 AM
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Look for the part number off your old alternator get it off a mopar whole sale website
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