what does everyone think about them? i know they won't be as reliable as new, but comparing over 200 to 20 bux plus shipping is nice. i just don't want to have to replace an alternator right after i get it bc it's bad from the yard

1/9/2007 12:03:53 PM

depends on how cheap it is

1/9/2007 12:11:08 PM

it's 20 bux plus shipping for a 160 amp alternator from a 98 grand cherokee w/ the 5.9l engine

1/9/2007 12:11:53 PM

get it

1/9/2007 12:15:03 PM

you can rebuild the brushes in them if you take it to a generator shop. like 40$.

1/9/2007 12:36:18 PM

or just do it yourself it takes all of 10-15 minutes

1/9/2007 12:51:41 PM

it should be here monday and the dude said it was guaranteed to work

1/9/2007 2:22:02 PM

it might last the life of the vehicle, or 2 days. junk yard shit is a fucking hassle. only thing good from there is body parts light and small shit.

1/9/2007 10:21:13 PM

^ I have had alot of good luck with shit from the JY it is hit or miss but i think it is worth a shot.

1/9/2007 10:24:17 PM

get it. when/if it craps, just get triangle starter and alternator to rebuild it (4 wheeling of raleigh guys). they've done a few starters and alternators for me, good work at good prices.

1/9/2007 10:27:56 PM

it should have shipped today, so we'll see how it goes

1/10/2007 12:05:08 AM

itll go well in your junkyard jeep

1/10/2007 12:33:33 PM

it was cheeeep tho

1/10/2007 2:16:30 PM

depends on how huch of a pain in the ass it is to change

1/10/2007 2:37:33 PM

to change to what? it should bolt right in. it'll have an extra groove on the pulley, but that shouldn't affect anything

1/10/2007 2:44:14 PM

hell swap to a smaller pulley, get more amps at low rpms

1/10/2007 2:47:30 PM

Quote :

"to change to what? it should bolt right in."

I was just saying if it is in a shitty location (2-3hr to change) I would just get a new one to save myself the headache of changing it twice.

1/10/2007 7:30:19 PM

its a wangler

1/10/2007 7:56:23 PM

everything on it is in a shitty location lol

1/10/2007 8:08:21 PM

it takes like 30 minutes to change the alternator. it's under the a/c compressor and i've done at least 3 of em

1/10/2007 8:53:21 PM

where'd u find that alt for 20$??? i want it and u can hve my 136 amp.

1/10/2007 10:19:13 PM

bwhahaha http://www.car-part.com search 1998 grand cherokee alternator for the 5.9L (360). they have a ton of them for like 25-75 or something. mine was 40 shipped from pdq in montana

1/10/2007 10:41:43 PM

did you ever figure out what your main power block fuse is rated at? may have issues there as i've mentioned before.

1/10/2007 10:43:36 PM

nope, i have no idea, i'll check that out. would that be in that distribution box or whatever under the hood?

1/10/2007 10:49:17 PM

this thread makes me want to drink

1/10/2007 11:14:48 PM

not surprised. what part of the thread affects you in this way?

1/10/2007 11:29:37 PM

well see first off you are asking the ppl of the tub ???'s about this matter when you a great mechanic knows junkyard rule that took about 45 backspaces

1/10/2007 11:31:18 PM