Alternator Replacement '97 XJ - Bolt On Upgrades?

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Dec 30, 2012 | 07:34 AM

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mjs302

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From: South Jersey

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

1999 XJ alternator is also 120 amps (Napa # 213-8640). I just doubled= checked in my Jeep Parts Catalog PDF and all alternator brackets and hardware are the same from 97 to 99 4.0L XJs so a 99 120amp should be bolt-in.

Dec 30, 2012 | 09:51 AM

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BimmerJeeper

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Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L i6

At AutoZone, the stock alt. 90a is 118mm, and the 136a one is 130mm.
So, doesn't look like direct bolt-on for the AutoZone ones.

Dec 30, 2012 | 02:53 PM

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G.Simpson

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From: Concord, CA

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6

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Originally Posted by mjs302

Looking into this...hoping you're right cause if so then my problem is solved.

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Originally Posted by BimmerJeeper

At AutoZone, the stock alt. 90a is 118mm, and the 136a one is 130mm.
So, doesn't look like direct bolt-on for the AutoZone ones.

So that is the one that requires grinding then so that's a no go for me.

Dec 30, 2012 | 03:31 PM

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From: Concord, CA

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6

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This P/N is over $200...bit pricey.

Working with O'Reilly...'99 Cherokee 117A Ultima P/N 05-0324 $125.

Gonna take my 90A and front black bracket to compare later this afternoon so will give an update.

Dec 30, 2012 | 08:34 PM

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From: Concord, CA

Year: 1997

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That O'Reilly P/N was a no go, electrical connections in the back were different.

Need my XJ up and running as its my only vehicle currently so just bought a stock 90A for now.