I am going to run a new 4 gauge wire just to play it safeI did this swap to my 06 about a year ago. I didn’t change any wires just swapped out the alternators. Haven’t had any issues.
I am going to run a new 4 gauge wire just to play it safeI did this swap to my 06 about a year ago. I didn’t change any wires just swapped out the alternators. Haven’t had any issues.
What are you replacing the fusible link with?I am going to run a new 4 gauge wire just to play it safe
You can pick up a full 4 gauge set with ends from Amazon for like 15 bucks more wire than I need but nice to have.Yea I should buy a new wire just to have it ready if something does happen .
Thanks, please keep it up. I may want to do this some day!I didn't actually do this. I copied and pasted this article from another site.
I do that often... I'm trying to compile as many TJ resources as I can in one place
I have an 2006 I did the Durango swap without changing wires. Going on 3 years.Well i just got notified the durango alternator will be in today so hopefully it will all work out if not ill have a alternator for sale.
I have an 2006 I did the Durango swap without changing wires. Going on 3 years.
I’m not sure what the pigtail is but it was bolt on I didn’t change a thing. Everything matched.My only concern is i will have to change the pigtail to fit the dodge alternator.
I’m not sure what the pigtail is but it was bolt on I didn’t change a thing. Everything matched.
Correct. Output figures are always max.Well I am no alternator guru, but I am pretty sure that it doesn't just constantly pump out 160A. I think that is max output.
Maybe someone with more knowledge can comment on this. Seems somewhere I read it said was not good idea to install higher output alternator due to regular was part of CPU and not designed for higher out put , not shure what difference would make unless load was greater then capacity of regulator. Also somewhere saw a kit for installing regular on fire wall where it should be
Well I am no alternator guru, but I am pretty sure that it doesn't just constantly pump out 160A. I think that is max output.
Hmm I don’t know my 03 had that same plug on both my stock and Durango replacement I’ll look through my service manuals and see what I can findThis is what i thought the problemwould be.. im not a wiring expert any thoughts? The plug one is durango alt.
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