Topic: Alternator

[blyota91]

Where are the places or what brand of alternators can I buy that will be good?  I remember most for yotas aren't good from the store, but I can't remember which ones are and aren't.

Thanks
Andrew

[reklund5]

If you want to stick to a stock "bolt in" alternator, buy only a Toyota Reman alternator from your local dealer.  Be sure to say "Reman" or they'll quote you like $325 for a new one.  Remans should be in the neighborhood of $125.  Every other alternator I've seen is crap.  I take new Napa, Autozone, PepBoys, Checker alternators off of customers cars all the time because of problems.  For some reason, Toyota vehicles only like Toyota alternators- I can't explain it.  You can strap any Napa reman on any old Chevy and they work great.  Toyotas only seem to like Toyota alts...

Some folks have had success switching to one wire GM alternators- search for GM alternator.  I know White Trash has experience there...

HTH,
Ryan

[KustomKhaos]

I installed a 100 amp MR2 alternator on mine. Had to get a longer belt and extend the lower bracket 3''. Made a big differance with lighting and my power back glass on the 4runner.

[reklund5]

Ok, you've got my attention.  Post up some pictures and which year Mr.2 Alt works....

Ryan

[79coyotefrg]

im going to put a celica alt on the pass side using the celica smog pump mount,   there by haveing 2 alts and 2 completly seperate systems,  so if im on a job and leave the lights on too long i can still start up