so i have a feeling im getting pretty close to needing a new alternator. according to my scanguage my volts dip down to 13.4 when idling in the heat with the AC on. I'd like to replace it with a bigger one to help out with the stereo and whatnot.

what do you guys recommend?

 

I think Korey got his from here Ranger

Just realized it only shows up to an 05, sorry

 

LOL Mine drops to 13.6 with Max AC, High beams, Fogs, and my system bumping hard as **** haha and that's with a second battery.

 

I don't think it makes much of a difference.. but i'll let someone else chime in.

would it be good to go with a 130 amp?

 

I think 130 would be fine

 

You could get an Expo 130 amp alternator from a junkyard.

 

I don't wanna chance it being bad

 

You could have it checked, then return it if its bad

 

Newer Expo with under say ~50k miles? Take it to Autozone and have them test it and if it's bad take it back.

 

eh i'd rather just buy one with a warranty. lol

 

If it's bad, rebuild kits are pretty inexpensive and you basically get a new alternator

 

i think i'll still go to autozone and get a 130 amp alternator with a lifetime warranty. lol

 

Where can you buy a rebuild kit for a 130 amp Explorer Alt? I have an alt that needs to be rebuilt.

 

You can get them various places, auto parts stores should be able to get them, or just search ebay

 

Thanks... Looks like a little checking is in order. Any brand I'm looking for?

 

I think all the kits are about the same

 

OK, Thanks

Sorry for the hijack...

 

if it makes you feel any better mine does this too, and i have a 02 with 123k on it....