Alternator rebuild

Well my alternator failed on me a couple days ago and I'm wanting to rebuild it but not sure what parts to order for the brushes and voltage regulator. I'd assume it's the 130a alt but wont know until I get it off this afternoon. 2008 off road. Anyone able to point me in the right direction?

Am I better off ordering a new denso

 

If you know how to rebuild it go for it. If not find a reputable auto electric shop and have them rebuild it. Either option is better than the price of a new one or a crappy rebuild from a parts house.

 

I'm just having trouble finding a shop to do it at a price that is better than ordering a denso from rockauto

 

Quick google search shows this:
https://www.maniacelectricmotors.co...acoma-4-0l-regulator-brushes-bearing-kit.html

But other parts can go bad. An alt shop can bench test yours to help determine what part(s) failed.

 

2008 -------2019...Get a New Denso...

 

Rebuilding alternators is kind of a lost art. Can’t think of a single person that does it anymore except for maybe a really old school mechanic.

 

so essentially I'll be better off buying a new 130 denso?

 

I'm pretty sure denso is OEM.

Finding rebuild parts is not usually easy or cheap, which is probably why not many people do it anymore.

 

it's a dying business, but starter and alternator rebuilders still exist in most medium/large cities- they do a lot of commercial vehicle applications where you can't find a rebuild in stock for $100 at Auto Zone. They can't compete with the convenience and price of the auto parts chain stores so they are disappearing - like radiator repair.

 

I went ahead and ordered a new alt. luckily it's not my daily so I can wait for things to come in

 

FYI, relatively easy to remove alt through driver-side firewall. Remove the rubber skirt. You may not have to raise the truck; I didn't but have 2.5" lift.

 

How big a hole you need in the fire wall to squeak it through?
Wouldn't it be easier to go through the wheel well?

Lol, i couldn't resist.

 

I was able to get it out with the battery removed had to charge/disconnect it anyway. Just waiting on parts at this point.