chetrog Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 I am going to be needing a alternator , but I have a couple question that I anyone could help. I have a 2005 Jeep Liberty. I am contemplating getting this alternator. http://www.mechman.com/alternators/dodge/dakota/3-7l/2000-2006/s-series-240-amp-alternator-for-3-7-4-7-chrysler-late . I Notice that the Installation notes says "This unit comes equipped with a smaller 1.75 inch diamter alternator pulley, and will require a slightly shorter drive belt for proper belt tension." How do i know what size belt i will need? I had a stroke years ago and I'm not always the smartest brick in the load. Thanks for your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broke_Audio_Addict Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Start with the next smaller size and if that doesn't do the trick move down again. Might take a few to get the right one. Quote That being said a lot of people's definition of "music" is a clipped 30 hz sine wave with some 80 IQ knuckle head grunting about committing crimes and his genitals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdorre Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 you usually need a 1/2 - 3/4" shorter belt. Find your stock belt length, and go from there. Quote On 5/8/2011 at 7:38 PM, Kranny said: On 5/8/2011 at 7:35 PM, 'Maxim' said: It hurts me inside when I read stuff like this and remember you're 15 LMFAO so true Mitsubishi 3000GT (Old Build) Headunit: Pioneer 80PRS Frontstage: (2) McLaren Audio MLT-2 Tweeters & (4) PRV Audio MR Series Neo 6.5" Mids Substage: 4 15" Hybrid Subs - Tantric Motors & Sundown Softies Amps: Banda 2.4D Amp (Tweets), American Bass VFL 350.4 (Mids), and (2) Ampere 3800s Electrical :Singer 260A Alt & JY Power Lithium 2005 Chevy Colorado Ext Cab Headunit: Pioneer 80PRS Frontstage: 4 PRV 700Ti Tweets & 6 10" Delta Mids on 3000wrms Substage: 6 Fi BTL 18s in a 4th Order Walkthrough on 3 Wolfram 4500s Electrical: Singer "390" and JY Power My Official Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotorCityFats13 Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 (edited) I went through this when I installed a smaller pulley on my 1998 4.0ohv explorer.... went to the autoparts store and kept grabbing the next shorter belt until I found the perfect one.... guy behind the counter did not mind at all..... was kind of a buy it return it deal that lasted about 30 minutes! once the belt tensioner sits in the middle quest is over! just remember to document what belt worked so you do not have to do this all over again! Edited November 21, 2015 by MotorCityFats13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everybodyknowme Posted November 23, 2015 Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 I found my actual size of my factory belt by going to the auto parts store and then i selected a belt they had in stock that was about 1 inch shorter. This method can only be done by part numbers not make and model. Took about 15minutes of research but I got it right the first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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