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Old 07-08-2008, 08:57 PM
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1999+ alternator in 1997 4Runner?

Hello everyone. The alternator on my 1997 4Runner V6 is bad and I need a new one. I heard that the 1999-2002 4Runners had an alternator with slightly higher output than the 1996-1998 4Runners...is this true? I added fog lights and other accessories to my truck and I am wondering if the 1999-2002 alternator is compatible with my 1997 4Runner. Upon searching, the threads I found were only about HO alternators...sorry if this has been posted.
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The 97 is a 70 amp, and the 99 is an 80 amp.

They should plug in fine and they will mount up no problem, since all the 5VZ engines use the same alternator mounts.
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After frying my alternator during my 3.4 swap (don't ask), I found that Bosch makes one that fits nicely and puts out 85 amps.

Can't recall the model number, though.
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