JEEPsk8

deleted my ac and custom fabbed mine(alt)up top in place of where the ac compressor was cant believe jeep put the alt down there to begin with??? wtf???!!!

Bruce in Montana

This is an excellent idea and a heck of a lot easier than remounting. Running into deep snow banks can knock out alternators as well, and something like this could really help. Good ideas here.

Edit: Rubber-mounting the bolts on the frame might work as far as allowing for engine movement....maybe some thick rubber washers or something.

dohc91gli

I would assume it was a "lesser of two evils" mentality. it was either that or the AC unit. I think the AC clutch would be more prone to failure than the Alternator, so it drew the short straw and got strapped on the bottom. Just a guess though.

The mud guard is a great idea. The mud almost ruined the alternator on my old 88 cherokee years ago. Got to Browns camp getting staged for the days adventures, and my battery was dead. Got it jumped by a buddy and found it wasn't charging at all. A couple blows with a small hammer loosened up the dried mud from the weekend before. I could feel and hear the noticeable drop in rpm's and lights got brighter. Back to 14v. I lucked out big time.

JEEPsk8

hey no GO BROWNS!!!

jeeper jason

Luckily I've never had a problem (knock on wood)

And thx guys, only took a few hours and a few spare bolts (and the heat shield of course) but was defiantly worth it, if only I could find a way to stop the fan from blowing in mud and water everywhere

HS00XJ

thanks for the idea bro...stainless steel splash gaurd

jeeper jason

Looks great, thinking about extending the front of mine

89CherokeeLee

I think This is a great idea! Especially with this liquid calcium and salt they put down in the winter

jeeper jason

U from pa?

Wackpackxj

Great idea but im not worried about splash. I'm trying to avoid submerging. THATS what's always killed mine. At least 2-3 a year. Depending on how often I wanna pretend im in a boat.

jeeper jason

Hmm, thinking about improving mine but I don't think u could make a water proof guard for two reasons, can't seal off ur alternator because of the belt, and because it would overheat (maybe?)

Hammered

on later years the factory postal XJs have the alternator where the AC compressor would be. All factory mounting brackets. you can buy all this stuff online. Not cheap though.

Saw it at the junk yard Once, didnt have the tools to get it. Doh.

jeeper jason

I wanna eliminated my AC

HS00XJ

no dude convert it to on board air.

jeeper jason

How do I do that?