time for a starter
Cargo Master
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From: Denton, TX
I'll be paying attention to this as I want to be prepared when mine fails. My alternator failed catastrophically and unannounced forcing my to buy one from napa rather than exploring options.
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If there is a shop local to you than can rebuild the one you have thats the way I would go. The is, IIRC, a higher torque Mitsu starter available also. An option opposed to going to a Denso two bolt.
Tuned
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From: Kamloops, BC. Canada
Yes SD gear reduction starter is the way to go, two bolts and might have to enlarge the starter (at starter) solenoid post wire connector so it slides on the post. Spins way faster for quicker starts and is generally less expensive than OBS starter, least where I live.
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From: Bellingham, WA
well, i threw on a sd starter today and man, that thing spins like no other, fast as all he!!, im waiting to see how much nicer it starts in the cold tomorrow! anyways Thanks guys!
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Just had to drill out the small wire eyelet that goes to the solenoid.. Very simple and well worth it. Just my opinion but I'm very happy with the starter. As far as cost goes I'm not sure I didn't even price out the obs starter.. Sorry