Altenator recommendations? 98 50th anniversary edition 4.0l v8

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Oct 4, 2023 | 02:37 PM

#11

whiskeynipple0088

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From: MD

no exp with that brand. but I have learned to stay away from unknown brands on rockauto...... personally I would get the bosch
check advanced auto - I think they have the same bosch - not sure which is cheaper

Oct 4, 2023 | 05:08 PM

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Best4x4

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Originally Posted by 94Disco1

@Best4x4 - have you covered this GEMS Tach mod anywhere? Would love to know more. I've got a 1994 and I am constantly fighting to keep a good tach connection on the back of the alternator... If you haven't covered in another post...care to share more about install?

I had talked about in my 95 build page. But all you have to do to run a 96-99 alternator is swap out the tach from a GEMS D1. Tear down the cluster & swap it over. I did it at the same time I installed LED bulbs. Took maybe 15min to swap out.

Oct 4, 2023 | 11:05 PM

#13

czerta

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Originally Posted by jvarnadoe

RockAuto has a new 120amp alternator for the Disco - $171 with no core charge. It's made by Wai Global. Anyone have experience with that brand?

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...=1309&jsn=1309

I've been running the wai global for about a year now. Usually im not a fan of random alternator brands but its paying off so far and ive got a spare OEM in the shed just in case.
No major issues so far. No flutter and keeps the battery topped up even at lower RPMs.
"The power of wai" was the source of many laughs during the install.

There is also this
https://www.maniacelectricmotors.com...-bearings.html
allegedly but I havent tried it. Maybe a winter project to evaluate.