Originally Posted by ClassA4x4

I used to be turned off by a lot of mods, until I bought a cheap welder and learned to weld. And for the past couple of years, Ive been using my TIG welder that costs less than $1000.

Anyway, the fab work to install a large alt in the cummins bay are really simple:
1. Cutting spacers for the hinge mount. That can be done with either a hack saw or with a $30 angle grinder/cutter, if you dont have one already
2. Small Scraps of 3/16 or 1/4 thick plate metal. That can be had from Lowes, home depot or the remnant bin of your local steel supply shop for free
3. Vise, for holding / bending stuff
4. Drill and bits
5. Welder, to be able to weld bracket pieces in place (i.e. The alternator in place, with the brackets bolted tight). The welding part just takes less than a minute for a couple of beads, but takes 10 minutes to set up.

And nowadays, if one couldnt weld, there are now mobile welders found in Craigslist who are willing to come to your home for a minimum hour for just $45.

Originally Posted by BILTIT

Ya i can weld and have a welder etc. I just like stuff that bolts on lol.

Originally Posted by j_martin

You'd be amazed at the pretty welding you can do with a mig welder from Harbor Freight for under $200. Same welder will do flux core, which works better on old stuff. Just toss the wire they sell you and get Name brand material.

Originally Posted by ClassA4x4

LOL, 8 years ago I started welding with a $75 HF flux-core welder and used it occasionally and productively for a couple of years until I developed an aversion to spatters :-) Now I carry a portable TIG 185 at the back of my motorhome generator compartment.