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2 Questions:
the durango alternator, is that a brand or a specific alternator used in the Dodge Durango and not any other Mopar vehicle? Second, I have two 95 XJ's and both have the vacuum tank by speed control servo. It is not mounted, nor does there seem to be a place for it so I'm stuck as to where it is supposed to be mounted? My best guess is that it was originally down behind bumper, both my jeeps had aftermarket winch bumpers already installed when I aquired them.
2 Questions:
the durango alternator, is that a brand or a specific alternator used in the Dodge Durango and not any other Mopar vehicle? Second, I have two 95 XJ's and both have the vacuum tank by speed control servo. It is not mounted, nor does there seem to be a place for it so I'm stuck as to where it is supposed to be mounted? My best guess is that it was originally down behind bumper, both my jeeps had aftermarket winch bumpers already installed when I aquired them.
Hello and welcome to the forum....I'm glad you enjoy the build...I used a 160 amp 2002 Durango alternator...It's a popular upgrade because the dimensions are close to the same as the cherokee as well as the output lug orientation for a simple and easy swap...Modify the bracket and you'll be good...
One of the problems using a front XJ aftermarket bumper is the loss of the mounting holes for your vacuum reserve canister...That's why yours has found a new home...You can mount it anywhere it's convenient.... Here's that elusive pic you've been looking for...lol...
Thank you for the alternator clarification and vacuum tank location pic! I relocated it under passenger headlight as well as tucking the horns up high inside fenders.
Hitting the 70,000 mile mark and it's time for an update...And the update is... Everything is working great !! Only one issue and that is the "rock lamp" rocker switch melted !! The cheap overseas plastic couldnt take the added heat of the illumination from the factory retrofitted switch when activated.. I had to add some epoxy to the rocker toggle finger so it keeps it's shape while on..Other than that it's been perfect...Drives like a dream no wandering,shaking, etc... With the ZJ steering components.. The TruTrac diffs are excellent for offroading and my buddies with full sized rigs are impressed with the overall wheeling ability of my rig...
I had that same problem with the cheapo plastic rocker switches. I didn't think about coating them for heat protection. Now I'm curious how long your fix will last.
It's been a while since an update so I figured it's time... I just passed 85,000 miles...Everything works great, no issues or surprises...I used it all this past winter through every snow storm and it's pretty much unstoppable with the tru-tracs front and rear...I've had numerous offers as I've run into XJ guys but I'm having too much fun with it...I'm glad I took my time with the build and made it so dependable...It's a pleasure to drive and does great on the trails too...
Here's a pic someone took the other week and used AI to "upgrade" the side shot...I had to laugh went it was sent to me...Cheers everyone !!
... What can I say other than it needed a custom plate for the win...
