Mean Green Alternators
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yup, rewiring the whole system to 2 gauge or something around there is a good idea
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Search for my posts on this very topic - I've covered it fairly extensively, and given lists of possible donors. I've also covered potential pitfalls (I always cringe a bit when people say "The ZJ unit will fit!" Yeah - it fits 1991-up, but I've had to correct people trying to replace a Delco (1984-1990) with an ND, because it's not a straight drop-in...)
I'm not about to reinvent the wheel, since I know the answers are out there. I've provided them myself. The Search Engine Is Your Friend...
I'm not about to reinvent the wheel, since I know the answers are out there. I've provided them myself. The Search Engine Is Your Friend...
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Excel Automotive in Folcroft PA is a great source for outstanding product. They will sell to you at just over wholesale.
Ron
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There was a topic on here a while back about they're customer service. Aparently its pretty hard to get them to warranty the parts
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Mean Green is far too much money for my budget. I took my factory alternator to a shop that specilizes in alts/generators for cars. They replaced the bearings and rewound the alternator.
Look for a shop in your area.
Look for a shop in your area.
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I've got a Mean Green, and would recommend it... Granted the $400 price tag is a bit high. My headlights don't dim like they used to with winch use, and my voltmeter is steady at 14v. MG is 210 amp
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A Durango alt is a direct bolt in if I remember correctly. I believe it's around a 160 amp isn't it? Buddy of mine just put one on his tj an upgraded wiring to keep up with his winch. He ended up having to put a power steering fluid cooler on cause that was heating up. Apparently the Durango alternator wasn't dragging down like the stock one so the ps pump bore the brunt lol
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A Durango alt is a direct bolt in if I remember correctly. I believe it's around a 160 amp isn't it? Buddy of mine just put one on his tj an upgraded wiring to keep up with his winch. He ended up having to put a power steering fluid cooler on cause that was heating up. Apparently the Durango alternator wasn't dragging down like the stock one so the ps pump bore the brunt lol
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just saying