I have had to replace or take apart and clean my alternator too many times after playing in the mud. Is there any way of relocating that guy? As it is right now I have to hit it every now and then to get it to work, and it only has about 1000 miles on it.

 

Instead of moving it maybe it would be easier to shield it, like down below it. I would not won't to impede the airflow over it.

 

If you give up your AC, you can move it up into that position. Search for the write ups on this.

 

Several have said the factory front skid shields it somewhat-obviously just from splashes not immersions, LOL.

 

x2 on the ac location. Other than than, a shield is your next best option. I haven't seen the alt. located anywhere else.

 

avoid it it ruins things it can stink oh and it can kill your alternator, and starter!

 

Some folks have had good luck using the alternator bracket from a YJ Wrangler; it moves the alternator up about 5", if I recall correctly.

 

i have never heard of banging on an alternator to get it working again... after mudding/deepwater wheeling i have to bang **** 'back to life' all the time so i can get home... ive been thru maybe 6-7 XJ alternators and it has never once occured to me to try banging on it lol. GOOD TO KNOW...

 

i did this to my 90 about 4 weeks ago one of the easyest mod iv done and i love it ...i have pics of the hole mod but cant upload pics to the site iv try every thing so i gave up lol well worth moveing it up

 

Buy one with a warranty

 

Here's a link:
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=996363

 

i've found out the hard way that after the 4th or 5th claim, they tend to get suspicious...