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Sep 4, 2014 | 09:21 PM

#31

JHarris84

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From: Bloomsburg, PA

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by CCKen

With that heavy gauge wire what are you going to use for a fusible link? You do need a fusible link, or equivalent.

Description from www.custombatterycables.com says kit includes fusible link:
16 inch alternator cable. Only $25 This 4 ga alternator cable for inline 6 (I-6 4.0L) Cherokee and Grand Cherokee Jeeps is 16 inches (minimum) with a 5/16 straight lug for the fuse block connection and a fusible link with 1/4 inch lug on the alternator end. If you need a larger alternator lug for aftermarket high output alternator, please add comment at checkout. Some modification of plastic cover at fuse block connection may be needed.

Sep 4, 2014 | 09:34 PM

#32

XJlimitedx99

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From: Andover, VT

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0 L

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Originally Posted by CCKen

Do you have data to substantiate this?

Only the recommendation of 5-90

Sep 4, 2014 | 09:55 PM

#33

JackJare9455

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From: Texas

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Originally Posted by JHarris84

Troubleshooting is the first thing I did when I got home since it was actually light out

After poking around a bit found the fusable link had blown up, not burned out, blew up. 5-90 didn't answer my message so ordered a new 4 ga alternator wire from CustomBatteryCables.com and figured while I'm at it also order the 1/0 ground and power wire upgrade with military terminals, with 2 day shipping set me back about $180, sounds like a worth while upgrade though (and the alternator wire a necessary one).

But I do thank everyone here, I would have never thought of the wire failure, saved me from tearing the alternator back out... parts on order battery on charger as we speak

Dear lord I paid less than half that with with the KelleysWIP 4awg upgrade...

Sep 5, 2014 | 01:50 AM

#34

Firestorm500

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Year: 2015, 2012

Model: Grand Cherokee (WK2)

Engine: 3.6L

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Originally Posted by JackJare9455

Dear lord I paid less than half that with with the KelleysWIP 4awg upgrade...

Yeah but yours isn't Military Grade.

Sep 5, 2014 | 02:12 AM

#35

JHarris84

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From: Bloomsburg, PA

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by Firestorm500

Yeah but yours isn't Military Grade.

Lol, my power and ground cable are 1/0 too... the starter cable and alternator cable are 4 gauge, and I got the military terminals so I can properly attach my winch wires to them, now they just kind of hang off the side of the terminals.