I just checked the 2005 dakota specs post at the top of the forums, and didn't find this, would anyone happen to know the amperage rating on the stock alternator for the 4.7l V8? thanks.

 

im not sure but i think they are 120 amps

 

My window sticker says 136 amp

 

thanks guys! yeah I was wanting to know because i guess I was overloading mine. I have 4 55w lights and a 400w power inverter hooked directly up to them and tests showed that when i braked (hence my RPMs went down) there was a significant drain on my alternator which was causing my truck to literally die and reset. I disconnected them and everything seems to be fine now, I guess I'll only use them if i really need to use them, unless I get an upgraded alternator (which a 250amp for $450 really isn't in my market right now)