How to remove and install alternator.

Hello has anyone removed their alternator yet? Can’t find a vid or thread showing how to. 2017 tacoma Trd-sport RWD.

 

I think it would be awesome if some one did a write up or a video over this!

 

Right here, not too bad. The worst part is removing the 3rd mounting bolt and bracket, which sits back behind the alternator.

http://www.ttguide.net/removal-706.html

 

Yours shit the bed already, OP?

 

Same thing i was thinking.

 

Can’t be worse than removing an alternator in a v6 pilot.

 

Or an old Escape

 

Negative. Just wanna upgrade it for car audio.

 

Word, I didn't know they had a HO alt.

 

Doesn't the tow package already have the HO alt? Pretty sure what you have will handle "car audio".

G.

 

I looked it up. SDHQ makes a 270A alternator

 

If you want something reliable and 180 amp will suffice?

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/factory-denso-180-amp-alternator-upgrade.598940/

 

I don’t have the tow package unfortunately.

 

I’m looking at this one right now. It’s a little expensive but I might just order it.

 

When the bass hits my lights fins and my voltmeter is reading 12.0-12.3

 

If it’s just spikes then adding a decent cap or 2nd battery may be a better option. Ultimately aftermarket alternators are not usually as reliable as OEM, and sometimes over stated as to actual output. There are some specific aftermarket alternator companies that are exceptionally good, but price is huge. stuffing more wire in refurbished housing is usually what you get from the majority of alternator companies.

 

Someone told me to always upgrade the alternator first instead of adding a 2nd battery. Adding more battery just puts a strain on the alt making it work harder to charge more batteries. Idk I don’t have the money for a $600+ alt anyway still need to save up. Thank you for your input.

 

You can buy a factory 180 amp Denso for just over $300.

 

Sounds like you need to wire in a capacitor

 

does the Sport have the 130A alternator or is that OR trucks only? if he's got the 130A then add a cap and that will be plenty. i run a big bass setup with the 130A and a 5F cap is more than enough. never seen any dimming or anything.