 Alternator upgrade for additional lighting |
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 Jun 22 2012, 02:36 AM
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Experienced Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,086 Joined: 16-January 04 From: Chandler AZ Member No.: 130  |
I want to add another set of aftermarket driving lights on the front of my 2001 2500HD Silverado, and add a set of fog lights in the rear, perhaps on a bracket that is attached to the receiver. My stock alternator is 105 amps. Can I swap in a 130 amp alternator with no other electrical system changes? The main reason for the extra lights up front is to increase visibility on trails/dirt roads when I'm returning from hunting areas after sunset.
TIA Rob |
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Jun 22 2012, 04:15 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 321 Joined: 15-November 04 From: Canada Member No.: 542 |
I think it maybe the same one to fit your truck, but I have a truck 155amp alternator on the Firebird.
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Jun 23 2012, 05:15 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,086 Joined: 16-January 04 From: Chandler AZ Member No.: 130 |
Good to know, thanks!
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Jun 28 2012, 04:51 PM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 22-February 06 From: N.KY Member No.: 1,086 |
You could also start switching out all the stock incandescent bulbs for LEDs to reduce the load on your stock alternator. They use like 1/10th the power.
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Jun 28 2012, 06:18 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,038 Joined: 3-March 10 From: Huntersville, NC Member No.: 9,105 |
QUOTE (HawkFanatic @ Jun 28 2012, 12:51 PM)  You could also start switching out all the stock incandescent bulbs for LEDs to reduce the load on your stock alternator. They use like 1/10th the power. I just did that with my boat. The volt gauge doesn't budge now even if I turn all the lights on at the same time. |
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Jun 29 2012, 05:05 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,086 Joined: 16-January 04 From: Chandler AZ Member No.: 130 |
Interesting, hadn't thought of switching to LEDs. Will look into that.
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Jun 29 2012, 12:59 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,038 Joined: 3-March 10 From: Huntersville, NC Member No.: 9,105 |
QUOTE (Rob Hood @ Jun 29 2012, 01:05 AM) Interesting, hadn't thought of switching to LEDs. Will look into that. www.superbrightleds.com If that isn't the web address, google it. Those guys are great. Every type of light you could imagine, and very reasonable prices. |
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