98 2DR Alternator Options

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Landchipper

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I have a slight charging issue that is from an internal
regulator on my alternator. I am of course replacing is
soon and wondered if any of you have gone to a model
that charges better or deeper for lights and even winches.

My stock charges the 105 amp.
Any advice or experience appreciated.
 

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Just stay away from the Bosch alternator from JC Whitney. They claim its a direct fit for our year/model but they are sorely mistaken. I put an Autolite on my with no issue thus far . . .
 
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After reading the link from Retorq I have a better understanding of my options.
From those I think I will stick with the 105 and consider going to a double setup.
For now it seems a rebuild will do the trick for my regulator/alternator troubles.
Thanks for the comments and assistance. And I will avoid the Bosch as you say.
 

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Alternator Choice

I bought a serious alternator from dcpowerinc.com. It was NOT cheap... but its the best out there since most of the stuff you get today is made like crap or from China. I am very happy with it and probably will be the last alt I will have to buy.
 

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LandChipper you will definitely need something bigger then 105 for winches & lights. Winches pull MASSIVE amounts of amperage and you will be really limited with what you can do using a 105.

As you mentioned, you may go doubles...whether doubles or one big one, definitely upgrade before you start hooking up big accessories.

As an example, I have a 140amp and have maxed it out with the following:
x2 10" subs
E-fan
HID lows/hi's
 

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