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Old 09-29-2010, 09:55 PM
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I dont have an a/c i just have a tensioner instead, so could i mount my alternator where my a/c should be
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probably, but why?
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probably, but why?
because I dont want it to be a foot underwater everytime I go out
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I just ripped out my A/C and moved my Alt up. Not a bad job. Had to make one small spacer about 7/16 thick for the bottom bolt. Bought longer bolts for the mounts and made a brace with a slot so I can pry over the Alt and tighten the belt. My XJ is a '90 so your may be different.
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http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthrea...136+alternator

http://www.jeepskool.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2228
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I've not done it, but, I've been told that the wrangler 4.0 has the alternator on top. So find one in a junkyard and strip off the mounting
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Yes can be done, I used an alternator and bracket from a grand cherokee wj (99-04) with 4.0L. Just cut one tab with the tension pully off the bracket and it bolts right to the block and the alternator, I believe 20 amps bigger, wires right up. At least on my 99 everything transferred right over.
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I've always wanted to try this. I've gone through three alternators cuz of them gettin drowned out with mud an locking up. and this actually doesnt look too hard to do. now I have somethin to do this weekend!!
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I really NEED to do this lol. This is one of those projects you push off forever for no real reason besides "another day."
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That post calls for a 71 1/2" belt. Where can you get universal sizes? This sounds like a GREAT idea
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