Need Help - Upgrading Electrical to support KC Day-lighter's
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Need Help - Upgrading Electrical to support KC Day-lighter's
I have a 1998 4.0 L6 Jeep Cherokee, I have 6 KC Day lighter 100 Watt Halogen lights. I understand that the stock 90 watt alternator cannot support this setup ( By a long shot ) , I have not put the lights on yet because I want to iron out everything first. I am hoping that someone can guide me through the upgrade process and all the components that need to be upgraded other than the alternator. Preferably a process that wont hurt my wallet too much but I understand that this process can get quite pricey. I also have a CB and some other miscellaneous gadgets that I connect via 12V ports around the car. Any information helps, thank you.
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Following along to see what everyone else says. I just ordered upgraded battery/power cables from XJwonders on here as the stock ones are too small of a gauge to handle a lot more power.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f73/up...cables-221513/
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f73/up...cables-221513/
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I would do either the ZJ or Durango 136 amp or 160 amp alternator. The 160 amp is harder to find but still fairly common.
Both require a grinder to clearance the alternator bracket, and a small casting "bump" on the block. Takes about 5 minutes with the cheapest harbor freight grinder.
Then you will definately want to upgrade your battery cables.
http://meanlemons.com/ makes great cables for the XJ
Both require a grinder to clearance the alternator bracket, and a small casting "bump" on the block. Takes about 5 minutes with the cheapest harbor freight grinder.
Then you will definately want to upgrade your battery cables.
http://meanlemons.com/ makes great cables for the XJ
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I would do either the ZJ or Durango 136 amp or 160 amp alternator. The 160 amp is harder to find but still fairly common.
Both require a grinder to clearance the alternator bracket, and a small casting "bump" on the block. Takes about 5 minutes with the cheapest harbor freight grinder.
Then you will definately want to upgrade your battery cables.
http://meanlemons.com/ makes great cables for the XJ
Both require a grinder to clearance the alternator bracket, and a small casting "bump" on the block. Takes about 5 minutes with the cheapest harbor freight grinder.
Then you will definately want to upgrade your battery cables.
http://meanlemons.com/ makes great cables for the XJ
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