alternator

[glenn]

Any thoughts on how to add a second alternator? I was thinking of getting an alternator/ welder unit and figured adding it as a second unit would give me a backup for the first and increase the overall power for winching. Any advice or a point in right direction would be appreciated ! THANKS --glenn

Edited August 12, 2006 by glenn

[88pathoffroad]

If you have AC, remove the AC and put one in up there. Or just plain run a 200 amp alternator...

[glenn]

thanks, but in S.Cal I need the AC. I wanted to run 2 different alts so that I would have a back-up if one went out. Any other ideas would be appreciated. THANKS ! -glenn

[sammyb33]

if one goes on the trail, just keep the second in your truck for a semi-easy fix....

[88pathoffroad]

There's no room to add another one, then. Sorry.

[Ramithepimp77]

Ya there is no room HA! If you can part with that AC it would make it way easier. I just took mine out 2 days ago. Its quick, easy, and now I think this will light a fire under my a** to get a Quest alt and put it there.

 

Rami

[mws]

You would need to fabricate new brackets, cut a big hole in the hood, and use a muuuuuuch longer drive belt...

 

I would go with a high output alternator in stock location and carry the stocker as a spare.