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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 02:58 PM
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Question DC Power Alt 185A

Looking to upgrade to DC's 185 amp alt, Stock one is still workin (knock on wood), truck has ~99,000 mi on it so its probly gona go sometime. I thought I read a thread a while back an somebody was saying they were waiting for theirs for over a month?? Is this still the case?? Or I can get a 135 amp from local parts store, alot cheaper, and can have it next day. Only a small upgrade, but will this be enough to run everything?? I have a Boss snowplow, everything else stock( no high power radio, amps, like that).
 
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 04:36 PM
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I just got the 185 amp a couple weeks ago, took about three weeks to get it but they were dealing with the holiday rush also. If you are going to get one I would recommend the dc power. Yours is still working so even if it takes a couple weeks it's not like your truck is down while youre waiting. In the long run you'll be glad. Just my .02
 
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 04:48 PM
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A large case 3G is a good upgrade over the stock alternator.

There is also Tenney Alternators... Get a 270 amp for under $300 shipped

Josh
 
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 05:19 PM
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Took mine about a couple of weeks, but if you can wait its definately worth it.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 06:24 PM
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I ordered one that got lost in the mail, then they sent it to my old address by accident due to me moving. I don't believe this is common but is rather frustrating and has cost me both batteries. Been since Oct 21 2012
I've read many posts where people are very happy with there service but most people only post when things go wrong.
 
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