Alternator replacement

[aarolar]

Fixing to have to replace my alternator due to bad bearing in mine and I was wondering if there are any worthwhile upgrades or should I just go back stock?

 

[IOWNJUNK]

Depends on current draw. If you havent added a lot of aftermarket electrical demand to your charging system then stay stock. Different output alternators came with different options. You can bolt in a higher amperage alternator, everything is the same except the price.

 

[great white]

Google: "AD244 alternator"

 

[aarolar]

Depends on current draw. If you havent added a lot of aftermarket electrical demand to your charging system then stay stock. Different output alternators came with different options. You can bolt in a higher amperage alternator, everything is the same except the price.

I haven't yet but I have two really nice 3000 watt inverters I would like to install at least one of them and possibly a winch one day.

 

[aarolar]

Google: "AD244 alternator"

So is the 140amp AD244 better than the 140amp CS-144 that I have now?

 

[IOWNJUNK]

2x3000 watt inverters AND a winch...... I would think you would want more than a 140 amp alternator. At least upgrade the wiring and maybe run dual batteries.

 

[Ruger_556]

If you upgrade the alternator make sure you improve the factory wiring... Ask me how I know

 

[aarolar]

Just one inverter I was only stating I had two.

 

[aarolar]

Lots of good stock alternator information here.http://www.s-10crewcab.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=2948

 

[Half Assed]

So is the 140amp AD244 better than the 140amp CS-144 that I have now?

no

Get a second battery if you don't have one already and upgrade the ground/alternator cables.