Which is the correct Durango 160amp Alt...
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I'm swapping out my stock alt for the popular Durango 160 amp alt swap & I just wanna make sure I have the correct one before I buy it. Its goin in a 98XJ Limited 4.0L w/ac & will be coupled with a Yellow Top & 1 awg welding wire!! So which of the 4 I posted below would work the best?? Oh & no junk yard parts for me, thanks!!
1) http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...ntent=19850389
2) http://www.maniacelectricmotors.com/...FecRMwod9mEArw
3) http://www.stockwiseauto.com/product...Few7MgodYlwAvQ
4) http://www.automotix.net/usedautopar...FahDMgodBUcAjw
1) http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...ntent=19850389
2) http://www.maniacelectricmotors.com/...FecRMwod9mEArw
3) http://www.stockwiseauto.com/product...Few7MgodYlwAvQ
4) http://www.automotix.net/usedautopar...FahDMgodBUcAjw
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I've posted donor lists here - along with possible pitfalls and things you need to watch out for. Search 'em up, and you'll get a better idea than you have now (no, I didn't keep a link when I wrote it...)
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The site clearly states it sells used parts. Used & junk yard is the same thing. The only difference is I can get one for 1/2 their price.
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Here is what my Durango alt looks like that I mounted to my 98' (notice how the mounting holes are more or less in-line through the center of the alternator).
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Here is another example;
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...112_224008.jpg
Only the "recycled" one that you listed looks to be the correct orientation to me, but it could be my eyes. I would honestly either get a parts-store reman unit (the duralast one) so you can return it easily, or [my favorite and most dependable option] get one from the junkyard and have it fully rebuilt by a known, reputable shop. Tell them to take their time, and throw them a few extra bucks to hot-tank/clean everything twice as well. Basically the same as the "maniac electric" one, but with a local warranty.
I personally haven't had the best luck with remanufactured units, and I prefer local reputable shops vs. big parts-stores/refurbishers because all they care about is volume.
Also, be aware that you may need to swap the connectors on the alternator from the plug-style to the post-style. Really easy to do -- about 4 screws once you get the back cover of the alternator off.
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Here is another example;
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...112_224008.jpg
Only the "recycled" one that you listed looks to be the correct orientation to me, but it could be my eyes. I would honestly either get a parts-store reman unit (the duralast one) so you can return it easily, or [my favorite and most dependable option] get one from the junkyard and have it fully rebuilt by a known, reputable shop. Tell them to take their time, and throw them a few extra bucks to hot-tank/clean everything twice as well. Basically the same as the "maniac electric" one, but with a local warranty.
I personally haven't had the best luck with remanufactured units, and I prefer local reputable shops vs. big parts-stores/refurbishers because all they care about is volume.
Also, be aware that you may need to swap the connectors on the alternator from the plug-style to the post-style. Really easy to do -- about 4 screws once you get the back cover of the alternator off.
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Fixed it for you.
Curious. Why are you so opposed to going to a junk yard & getting the parts yourself. You don't mind them pulling the parts & charging you more but you refuse to get them yourself?
Strange.
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Idk??
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No sorry that's not what I meant as i'm thinking brand new compared to used from the yard!! I guess I should throw out the remanufactured option & just say brand new VS used from the yard.
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My dad owns a rebuild shop I get them new for cost or from the junk yard and rebuild them.
I can see what my cost is again they fit in a med. Usps box done it before.
I can see what my cost is again they fit in a med. Usps box done it before.
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They will never know it's not the correct one unless you tell them. And honestly, they don't care as long that there is a rebuildable core in the box.