Who make best alternater for replacing OEM. I can hear a bearing squealing so I know it about time 160K miles +.

1998 1500 4x4

Thanks
Richard

 

Napa always seemd to have nice parts as well as a Warranty

 

You sure it's not the belt and is actually the bearing?

 

I believe theres 3 types of alternators for our trucks.....90, 110, 120 amp alternators depending on what you have for accessories you might want to make sure you get a 120...i bought a 120 amp from VIP and it was like $115 i believe...my alternator has had no problem powering my subs...and i have all electric options...power windows etc......i dont even get lights dimming when subs hit....but i got a new battery as well

 

136 was the largest stock alt on a gas motor. Might be larger available at the store though..

 

Is there any disadvantage to having the largest output alt on your truck?

 

www.nationsautoelectric.com

Get quality parts you need for a lot less than a "repainted" unit or brand new. Alternators are a snap to rebuild.

 

If you want the non reman and I believe you have a nippondenso this is the company I used..I you fix you own stuff you can buy the parts and rebuild/replace it yourself...unless your hooking up all sorts of crazy accessories stick with stock amps...Alternator & starter parts Wholesale
6160 Skyline Ct.
Spring Hill, FL 34606

 

NP has 136 for 5.9 gas/diesel...

 

Just a suggestion...see if there are any shops locally that specialize in rebuilding starters and alternators. Call them, find out a little about them and what parts they use to rebuild them.

I have local access to a shop that rebuilds alternators with American made high quality parts, with lifetime warranty, for between $60 and $80. They polish and paint cases if requested, and I have found their work is far superior to the work that goes into the remanufactured units from the chain stores.

My Durango alternator has started squeaking too so maybe this weekend I'm going to pull the alternator and drop if off for a rebuild.