I've done this swap on the side of the road, took me about 10 minutes. Went through two of these stupid OEM alts before going with the upgrade. Just got another nice 2004 GC with the 4.7 and will do this swap soon.
Yes, Denso is the OEM for Chrysler. I work in the factory where both of those alternators were made. The new one you have is simply the next generation and better.
My alternator on my 03 dakota slt was giving me the same symptoms. With my boat trailer lights it would struggle, so i went on the A shop and bought a 160amp alternator for less than $100 and no core. So far so good.
The 117amp unit is for the jeeps that don't have rear window defrosters. Any Jeep that has a rear window defroster comes with a 138amp magical mystery box.
Hey what's up man I have a 2001 Dodge Durango with a 4.7 Powertech motor fully loaded and I use that truck to tow a lot of weight and I still have the original alternator 160 amp alternator ad with a 810 battery
BTW, There are 3 ways that light up the red bulb that says "BRAKE" on the WJs dash. #1-Parking brake is on. #2-fluid is low in master cylinder. #3-There is a current fault with the ABS system that's been there long enough for the ABS warning light to have burnt out.
Great video! I have a 93' Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo I6 4.0 with the basic trim package. Can you tell me what the stock alternator amps would be? Would be greatly appreciated.
I have an 07 Jeep Commander (4.7). I want to add a 2nd alternator to run a 12 and a 15 volt side... do you know where I'd find a radiator hose relocation kit or anything to help accomplish my goal? Love your videos. Thanks alot!
You plow with that? Thought you can't plow with. Unibody jeep. I have 2001 Jeep grand Cherokee with a 4.7 liter. Would love to plow with it. How did you or where did you get the plow?
Rock auto under 02 Durango shows the Denso 2101139 as fitting these also. Whats even weirder the one you listed links to amazon...... Quality-Built 13913 Premium Alternator - Remanufactured.... says does not fit 02 Durango but amazon has been wrong in the past.
DODGE DURANGO 2001-2006 JEEP COMMANDER 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2005-2006 JEEP LIBERTY 2002-2006
I am now in the process of doing the same, but on my 94 5.2 ZJ- Stock alternator is 90. In 98 they used a 136 on the 5.9 - same brand as the one you bought, and also from rockauto. Nice thing is that the variant I chose use the older style connectors - so no wire cutting involved. My only concern is the gauge of the stock charging wires - Should that not be upgraded as well? What is your take on the Jeepcables big7 upgrade?
I did the wire upgrade to 1/0 wires. I did not upgrade my wires that runs to the "voltage regulator" (keep in mind our WJ's do not have voltage regulators inside the alternator, it is in side the ECU, so if you lose voltage you will need a replacement ECU. Only issues I had after the wire upgrade was the aftermarket voltage regulator which I have since disconnected.
Will this Alt work on 2003 WJ 4.7 HO? Also will the PCM computer adjust to the 160amp as the voltage regulator or does it need to be adjusted / programmed?
Could be. I helped my dad replace his alternator on his fj cruiser and his new alternator from Toyota (labeled and sold as Toyota) was a denso and the local auto store had a denso alternator for a lot less money… lesson learned
I've done this swap on the side of the road, took me about 10 minutes. Went through two of these stupid OEM alts before going with the upgrade. Just got another nice 2004 GC with the 4.7 and will do this swap soon.
Yes, Denso is the OEM for Chrysler. I work in the factory where both of those alternators were made. The new one you have is simply the next generation and better.
Any chance you could share a part number? I have a 2009 Ram with a 4.7.
I have a 07 with a 4.7 did the same upgrade. Defiantly an upgrade.
My alternator on my 03 dakota slt was giving me the same symptoms. With my boat trailer lights it would struggle, so i went on the A shop and bought a 160amp alternator for less than $100 and no core. So far so good.
I like the beater method on all my vehicles except my Chrysler 300 so I'm subbing to your channel.
I was just searching today for a Durango alternator upgrade for my 4.0 WJ.
The 117amp unit is for the jeeps that don't have rear window defrosters. Any Jeep that has a rear window defroster comes with a 138amp magical mystery box.
That is some solid info! Thanks for sharing!
It’s 136 amp but ok
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Nice upgrade Douglas 👌 Martin built did an alternator shoot out video on his channel.I believe this one beat out a 250amp one...💪💪
My old mustang and GM blazers had like 40 amp alternators. I upgraded to 140's and that is a lot.
ive been jamming Pantera a lot , my alternator is smoking
So got a 160 amp from the salvage yard, 50 bucks bench tested good dropped it in tonight.
@Josh Smith great no issues and gives me extra power for X8000i winch
300A ALTERNATOR BRO! WORTH THE $$$$$!
Hey what's up man I have a 2001 Dodge Durango with a 4.7 Powertech motor fully loaded and I use that truck to tow a lot of weight and I still have the original alternator 160 amp alternator ad with a 810 battery
BTW, There are 3 ways that light up the red bulb that says "BRAKE" on the WJs dash. #1-Parking brake is on. #2-fluid is low in master cylinder. #3-There is a current fault with the ABS system that's been there long enough for the ABS warning light to have burnt out.
Thanks!!!
Will a later model 2005 WK with the 4.7 alternator fit the WJ 4.7?
Keep up thw great content 👍
JeepCables makes much heavier duty charging system wires.
Nice. Would if been nice to see an amp clamp over the positive cable to show actual amperage comparison. Score... keep up the vids
That is actually a solid idea. I do no own one, but that might be a worthy investment to make sure I am getting my amps worth out of this little guy
iirc, the 117 is fitted to the 4.0L WJs.
Great video! I have a 93' Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo I6 4.0 with the basic trim package. Can you tell me what the stock alternator amps would be? Would be greatly appreciated.
What is your plow setup? I run a Snowsport plow on a front mounted hitch and it works great. My WJ is a 2004 Laredo with the V8.
I have an 07 Jeep Commander (4.7). I want to add a 2nd alternator to run a 12 and a 15 volt side... do you know where I'd find a radiator hose relocation kit or anything to help accomplish my goal? Love your videos. Thanks alot!
They also make a 250 amp for that vehicle
Thats a nice tester where did you find that?
You plow with that? Thought you can't plow with. Unibody jeep. I have 2001 Jeep grand Cherokee with a 4.7 liter. Would love to plow with it. How did you or where did you get the plow?
Is there any issue with getting an alternator that’s too big amperage wise
Rock auto under 02 Durango shows the Denso 2101139 as fitting these also. Whats even weirder the one you listed links to amazon...... Quality-Built 13913 Premium Alternator - Remanufactured.... says does not fit 02 Durango but amazon has been wrong in the past.
DODGE DURANGO 2001-2006
JEEP COMMANDER 2006
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2005-2006
JEEP LIBERTY 2002-2006
I have a 2004 jeep grand Cherokee limited eight cylinder 4.7 what type alternator should I put in even maybe for an upgrade
hey, do you like the first gen Jeep Compass, theres one for sale down the street for $1500, idk anything about jeeps
So this will work for the 2006 jeep commander 4.7?
How about the zj, 5.2. Any idea?
First thing to do when starting to work with a alternator..Is DISCONNECTING the battery...
I am now in the process of doing the same, but on my 94 5.2 ZJ- Stock alternator is 90. In 98 they used a 136 on the 5.9 - same brand as the one you bought, and also from rockauto. Nice thing is that the variant I chose use the older style connectors - so no wire cutting involved. My only concern is the gauge of the stock charging wires - Should that not be upgraded as well? What is your take on the Jeepcables big7 upgrade?
I did the wire upgrade to 1/0 wires. I did not upgrade my wires that runs to the "voltage regulator" (keep in mind our WJ's do not have voltage regulators inside the alternator, it is in side the ECU, so if you lose voltage you will need a replacement ECU. Only issues I had after the wire upgrade was the aftermarket voltage regulator which I have since disconnected.
Will this Alt work on 2003 WJ 4.7 HO? Also will the PCM computer adjust to the 160amp as the voltage regulator or does it need to be adjusted / programmed?
That’s actually a good question.
Im looking for a bigger alternator for my GMC 3500
Might have to do duals on that big guy!
i got 5.3
I believe denso is the oem alternator
Oh really? I did not realize. Thanks!
@@DEInTheGarage I have 3 denso alternators currently.
Could be. I helped my dad replace his alternator on his fj cruiser and his new alternator from Toyota (labeled and sold as Toyota) was a denso and the local auto store had a denso alternator for a lot less money…
lesson learned
I wonder if this same swap can be done with the 5.7 hemi it comes with 136amp but also shows a 160 amp available
I would assume so. Double check that both are regulated the same way
@@DEInTheGarage I believe they are all regulated by the pcm
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LMAO, I was thinking maybe he was the leader of the marching band with the BATON.
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My 08 durango has the 4.7 and it came stock with a 250amp.