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getRdone · March 20th, 2012, 02:46 PM

iv got a 05 f150 how can i keep the alternator from frying when i go through the mud? i had it replaced once cause of mud, any help would be apreciated

jerm97xj · March 20th, 2012, 02:48 PM

Move it up away from the ground or try a splash shield.

97xj · March 20th, 2012, 02:51 PM

I put a piece of tin for a splash shield on my XJ. I used 2 pieces of angle iron and some c-clamps as a brake and put a 1/2 lip on it to provide some stiffness.

getRdone · March 24th, 2012, 04:49 PM

Thanks for the help ill try it

March 20th, 2012, 02:46 PM	#1
getRdone Newbie Join Date: 11-15-06 Location: noblesville indiana Posts: 24 iTrader: (0)	mud proof alternator iv got a 05 f150 how can i keep the alternator from frying when i go through the mud? i had it replaced once cause of mud, any help would be apreciated

March 20th, 2012, 02:48 PM	#2
jerm97xj I fixed it!!! Join Date: 01-11-11 Location: Birch Run MI Posts: 710 iTrader: (7)	Move it up away from the ground or try a splash shield.

March 20th, 2012, 02:51 PM	#3
97xj Senior Member Join Date: 03-04-06 Location: Whitmore Lake Posts: 1,328 iTrader: (2)	I put a piece of tin for a splash shield on my XJ. I used 2 pieces of angle iron and some c-clamps as a brake and put a 1/2 lip on it to provide some stiffness.

March 24th, 2012, 04:49 PM	#4
getRdone Newbie Join Date: 11-15-06 Location: noblesville indiana Posts: 24 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the help ill try it