jeepinjason

I've heard you can switch the alternator from a Grand Cherokee to a Cherokee. I was wondering if there was a write-up someone could direct me to. I'm having trouble finding it. Or if its possible, just a quick explanation would be nice.

Metlic53

yeah, you have to take the alternator bracket off of the motor and put the bracket onto the alternator to see exactly where you need to grind. i did this back and forth for about 30 minutes until it fit perfectly. i think i grinded off about 1/4 inch. There is one spot that got hung up the most. You will figure it out when you get the alt though (really easy).
All i did was go to Oreilly and ask for a 1998 Jeep grand cherokees 5.2 v8 136 amp alternator and gave them my 90 amp as a core. I was afraid if i told them i was giving a 90 amp core for the 136 they wouldn't do it so they assumed it was a 136. oopps.
here is the link and part number
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...1468&ppt=C0330

here is the site where i asked a few questions about it

http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php...rnator+upgrade

Gee oh Dee

I plan on doing something similar when I upgrade my steering box to the Durango box.

Metlic53

^^^same for me, when i feel like spending the monies

trans_am7935

Done it, love it!!! got mine in a junkyard for $25! you can also pull them off a 98 durango. same place you get the awsome steering box. i can run all 4 roof lights, bumper lights, headlights, radio on blast, and A/C on high, still being above 12 volts. now that is at idle! once above 1100rpm's then i am back to 14 volts! now i have never run my winch with the A/C on, but my winch doesnt even drop it as low as the A/C does. i can run the winch on consant with all lights on and still read above 13v. got to love that GC alt!

Gee oh Dee

There are other Alts that will fit as well, IIRC.

trans_am7935

HA HA...this quote is so funny. just had to laugh!

Gee oh Dee

I don't and never have understood brand loyalties.

My 1992 F150 is BULLET PROOF. Its sad that I must sell it.

Metlic53

whats IIRC?

Yeah i thought it was funny too thanks! lol I'm more of a chevy/dodge/jeep FAN Although those lifted new fords do look nice

Gee oh Dee

IIRC = If I remember correctly.

Metlic53

only reason i have my quote is because i have a couple friends that love their fords but they break down all the time, i've towed them dozens of times in my chevy but i never had to call them to come get me.

mopar=slow car
Ford=fix or repair daily or
found on road dead or backwards
Driver returns on foot or
factory ordered road disaster

LOL

mentalbreakdown00

Constatly Having Every Vehicle Recalled OverLousyEngineering Techniques
Or
Cracked Heads Every Valve Rattles Oil Leaks Every Time
or
Garbage Making Corporation
or
It will always need MoParts

jeepinjason

Thanks for all the help guys! And another quick question: What year grand cherokees can i get the 136a alternator off?

Metlic53

LOL the first one isn't true, 2nd one isnt true, 3rd one isnt true, and the 4th one doesn't make sense, unless its supposed to have mopar in it making it the joke. at least mine were funny and made a little bit of sense

Metlic53

i know that the 1998 v8 has it