Topic: :)bestgen4runner's build page.

[redneckcustoms13]

I'm running a gm 1 wire on my 22r. 140 amp I believe. I had a local starter shop build it for me. Cheap, simple, reliable. I can't complain.

[Dwill817]

I'm running a 1 wire also. No complaints. Simple wiring & no external voltage regulator.

[:)bestgen4runner [OP]]

http://www.lceperformance.com/High-Output-Alternator-140-Amp-1985-1992-22R-22RE-p/1080005.htm


  Please shoot holes in it for me. Pros and cons  or 

[SqWADoosh]

http://www.lceperformance.com/High-Output-Alternator-140-Amp-1985-1992-22R-22RE-p/1080005.htm


  Please shoot holes in it for me. Pros and cons  or 

Cons: Its $300 

[SqWADoosh]

What are you running on your truck that you even need a HO alternator?

[:)bestgen4runner [OP]]

Yep, I am going to GM.  OMG I just said that out loud. I feel dirty.
Bottom line I can get a new forever warranty one for dirt prices. Every auto parts store on the planet stocks one, so if I am in "Colorado or Canada" They are easy and cheep to pickup at every town. unless I find some other sweet Idea I think this makes the most 

[:)bestgen4runner [OP]]

What are you running on your truck that you even need a HO alternator?

Future plan includes onboard welder

[SqWADoosh]

Future plan includes onboard welder

  Makes sense now

[mudmaster]

You can get a Powermaster GM 10SI one from Summit for less than $300.

[EASYRYDERDANGER]

Sqwadoosh, remember when I told you his engine is Chevy orange?  Now you know...  Let's make a list of the Chevy mods on this build so far.  -Chevy orange. -Chevy rear springs, -chevy alternator.  Look away folks, it's getting ugly now

[SqWADoosh]

Sqwadoosh, remember when I told you his engine is Chevy orange?  Now you know...  Let's make a list of the Chevy mods on this build so far.  -Chevy orange. -Chevy rear springs, -chevy alternator.  Look away folks, it's getting ugly now

Its rather ironic seeing as he works for Toyota. You'd think he'd be more faithful to the fold. 

[:)bestgen4runner [OP]]

Installed under hood light tonight. I really like.
Thanks for the recommendation JK.
I bought just one as under hood light before going all in on full set for rock lights. I'm sold.

[:)bestgen4runner [OP]]

Removed alternator. Bearings feel good.
Going to replace brush pack.
Cheap repair for now.
$15

[:)bestgen4runner [OP]]

You get what you pay for. Lol
Added to the recovery gear. arb quality
And now I have orange emergency toilet paper. Lol
The picture does not due justice to the difference. Paper towel vs heavy bath towel.

[emsvitil]

Get the bearing sizes so you can buy them by size not for an alternator......

Much cheaper that way....

[:)bestgen4runner [OP]]

Get the bearing sizes so you can buy them by size not for an alternator......

Much cheaper that way....

No bearings replaced this time. Feels just fine.
Cheap repair, upgrade to welding alternator in future.

[SqWADoosh]

Installed under hood light tonight. I really like.
Thanks for the recommendation JK.
I bought just one as under hood light before going all in on full set for rock lights. I'm sold.

How do you plan to mount them for rock lights?

[:)bestgen4runner [OP]]

How do you plan to mount them for rock lights?

Not sure yet, there are multiple options for mounting.
Might weld small tabs to frame.
Going to do some tests for position location once I have them.
My goal is to have them done before Marlin mini roundups Friday night wheeling.
Give new meaning to "Friday night lights"

[:)bestgen4runner [OP]]

 
Got to say "I love it when a plan comes together"
And "I really love it when it's a cheap fix".

Alternator reassemble and installed, 14.2 volts with everything I have except winch on.
So far it looks like just a $15 set of brushes.
Dam Toyota made one hell of a truck back in the day. Original alternator just keeps ticking along.
 

[Gnarly4X]

Hey b,

Great stories!  Awesome photos! Lots of excellent tech! I'm really enjoying the thread.

I'm a huge dog lover.  Your Drahthaar is wonderful breed of German Wired Hair Pointers.  Incredible hunting dog.  PLEASE... take care to maintain his weight, they are prone to hip dysplasia and heart problems.

Gnarls.

[:)bestgen4runner [OP]]

I Really Wanted This hill. Got rough with her this time out.
This is one of about eight hard attempts before I gave up. No one has made it up in a long time.
Lacking the needed power. Starting to become a pattern. 

[Gnarly4X]

Hi b,

What air pressure are you running in those tires?

Gnarls.

[:)bestgen4runner [OP]]

Hi b,

What air pressure are you running in those tires?

Gnarls.

They were set at 10psi

[Gnarly4X]

They were set at 10psi

OK, I couldn't tell from the video.  They looked like you could get more squish out of them?  Have your tried running them at 4 or 5 PSI?  Maybe the sidewalls won't let them squish that much more?

Yeah, 10 PSI was my starting point on rocks.  For mud, snow, and sand I air'd down to 4 lbs. on my 33's.

Gnarls.

[:)bestgen4runner [OP]]

OK, I couldn't tell from the video.  They looked like you could get more squish out of them?  Have your tried running them at 4 or 5 PSI?  Maybe the sidewalls won't let them squish that much more?

Yeah, 10 PSI was my starting point on rocks.  For mud, snow, and sand I air'd down to 4 lbs. on my 33's.

Gnarls.

Oh they can get quite squishy when aired down.

[blackdiamond]

I Really Wanted This hill. Got rough with her this time out.
This is one of about eight hard attempts before I gave up. No one has made it up in a long time.
Lacking the needed power. Starting to become a pattern. 

Once the front end bounces you've killed your forward momentum. I thought it was odd that your tires didn't seem to be picking up any dirt. Must be wet rock mostly and not really mud?

[:)bestgen4runner [OP]]

Once the front end bounces you've killed your forward momentum. I thought it was odd that your tires didn't seem to be picking up any dirt. Must be wet rock mostly and not really mud?

It is a deceiving hill, basically the entire thing is a monster size rock with loose dirt and rocks on top of it. It is very steep and gives you no option other than momentum to get up. The first time I tried it a few years ago I attempted to crawl it. I did not even get 1/4 of the way up.
Next time I try it I will actually air down the tires. Its 2 miles from My house and I was lazy. I think if I had Andrews 3rz I could have made it happen. On My second to last try I had It, all but two feet. Tried to crawl last two feet and no dice. Its no Joke of a hill, Has not been summited in a few years now and Many Many people have tried. I look forward to bringing the red truck over there and let him try, should be good video and entertainment. 

[SqWADoosh]

It is a deceiving hill, basically the entire thing is a monster size rock with loose dirt and rocks on top of it. It is very steep and gives you no option other than momentum to get up. The first time I tried it a few years ago I attempted to crawl it. I did not even get 1/4 of the way up.
Next time I try it I will actually air down the tires. Its 2 miles from My house and I was lazy. I think if I had Andrews 3rz I could have made it happen. On My second to last try I had It, all but two feet. Tried to crawl last two feet and no dice. Its no Joke of a hill, Has not been summited in a few years now and Many Many people have tried. I look forward to bringing the red truck over there and let him try, should be good video and entertainment.

I'm just a clown to you aren't I!

[:)bestgen4runner [OP]]

[blackdiamond]

It is a deceiving hill, basically the entire thing is a monster size rock with loose dirt and rocks on top of it. It is very steep and gives you no option other than momentum to get up. The first time I tried it a few years ago I attempted to crawl it. I did not even get 1/4 of the way up.
Next time I try it I will actually air down the tires. Its 2 miles from My house and I was lazy. I think if I had Andrews 3rz I could have made it happen. On My second to last try I had It, all but two feet. Tried to crawl last two feet and no dice. Its no Joke of a hill, Has not been summited in a few years now and Many Many people have tried. I look forward to bringing the red truck over there and let him try, should be good video and entertainment. 

Andrew should have a significant tire advantage due to size and design plus more power. It looks like you may need enough power to allow you to slow down enough to avoid flying the front end and then being able to get going again. More power and an automatic might be a better combo.