Which ones are lasting better than others, i did a search but not much info. Thanks in advance.

 

I would like to know myself, you sent this as I was typing mine. Lol mine also took a dump

 

My 2 cents...My experience has demonstrated to me repeatedly that the longevity of a rebuilt alternator is a function of the quality of parts used in the rebuild and the dedication of the tech doing the rebuild. With this in mind, I have always favored local auto-electric shops which have been in business for many years AND has a great reputation among auto/truck enthusiasts of the area. I personally like to be able to talk to the tech and describe my proposed usage of the alternator and what I need. Sometimes the tech, based on my input, will make suggestions to make the rebuilt alternator more reliable in my application. The resultant alternator will not be the cheapest, but will be dependable. That is all I really care about...price be damned (quality rebuild parts and guality work cost money), I want to have an alternator (and starter) that are reliable and someone local standing behind them.

 

+1, you should have your KNOWN ORIGINAL REBUILT!

 

I had rebuild from NAPA that start showing the light on day 2 and was giving me intermiate problems for 2 months before it died.
Bought NEW from Kragen (now O'rallys) and this one is working well for about a year.
Funny part, new cost less than rebuild.

 

I am trying to jump mine enough where I can go get new batteries and an alternator now

 

I agree with nlemerise. I think it depends alot on the tech doing the rebuild.
I went cheap on my last replacement... From Autozone. The Duralast for about $170.

The first one died about 6 months after I got it so I got a free replacement and that one has been in my truck for about 2yrs now without issue.

 

I just have 1 from auto-zone has a lifetime warranty on it so far so good last 2 yr's on it

 

I agree with the local alternator shop rebuilding your original. They usually use better parts and go above and beyond & help if you have a problem. They usually will check your bad one and talk to you free about what they would do to get you up and running.

Good luck!

 

Update on the alternator, took it to a shop that we have had good service with, took it in tuesday at lunch got it back at lunch next day, all good so far, 38 dollars to tear apart, 150 in parts, complete rebuild.

 

Thats a good price price....especially if its a quality rebuild. Local shop or chain?

 

I just went a picked up a 135 amp for 165.00 at a local reputable shop here in town we will see!

 

Not bad, i ask the rebuilder if a could go 130 amp instead of 110, it's 100$ more. Hope they last like stock, 9years 143,000 on mine before rebuild.

 

He said he could rebuild mine for about 110. I needed one that day so I went ahead

 

I have the original alt on my f-250 w/180,000 miles and on my Excursion it went bad at 100,000. I got a Oreily's lifetime replacement and have since replaced it two more times in 60,000. I wish I would have kept the original from my Ex and had it rebuilt.