The OEM Denso Alternators are very robust & last a Long time! 100,000 plus miles is possible.
Your mileage may vary of course.
The KJ Renegade Models use a Denso 160 Amp alternator because of the additional roof mounted lights.
Sport models etc without the roof lights, have a 136amp Denso Alternator.
Denso site today calls it a 140Amp, go figure. I guess the new ones have a 4 amp bonus now.
Here is a photo of the Denso 136 Amp Alt.
The 1A Auto video below shows how to remove/install a new ALt.
Except for the part where they remove the negative cable, leave it loose, & not tape it !!
I like to remove both + and - cables and use electrical tape to cover them properly.
If you are trying to save $.. find the correct Denso at a bone yard to swap in!
Otherwise Denso has re-manufactured ones readily available.
Would I buy one from Autozone..nope.
You also could have a local ALT shop re-build your current one.
This video has fantastic ++ information on how to rebuild a Denso Alternator- enjoy!
If anyone has a photo from their KJ -Renegade 160 Amp Denso, with a good pic, please post it below.
Your mileage may vary of course.
The KJ Renegade Models use a Denso 160 Amp alternator because of the additional roof mounted lights.
Sport models etc without the roof lights, have a 136amp Denso Alternator.
Denso site today calls it a 140Amp, go figure. I guess the new ones have a 4 amp bonus now.
Here is a photo of the Denso 136 Amp Alt.
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The 1A Auto video below shows how to remove/install a new ALt.
Except for the part where they remove the negative cable, leave it loose, & not tape it !!
I like to remove both + and - cables and use electrical tape to cover them properly.
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If you are trying to save $.. find the correct Denso at a bone yard to swap in!
Otherwise Denso has re-manufactured ones readily available.
Would I buy one from Autozone..nope.
You also could have a local ALT shop re-build your current one.
This video has fantastic ++ information on how to rebuild a Denso Alternator- enjoy!
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If anyone has a photo from their KJ -Renegade 160 Amp Denso, with a good pic, please post it below.