{"product_id":"cs144-alternator-swap-harness-1996-2002-toyota-4runner-5vz-fe-3rz-fe","title":"CS144 Alternator Swap Harness 1996–2002 Toyota 4Runner (5VZ-FE \u0026 3RZ-FE)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you’re upgrading your 3rd gen 4Runner to a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCS144 high-output alternator\u003c\/span\u003e, this is the harness that makes the swap clean, simple, and reliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe factory alternator wiring on the 1996–2002 4Runner uses a Toyota 3-pin connector (IG–S–L). Most CS144 alternators use a GM-style regulator plug, which means cutting, splicing, or building your own wiring. This \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eplug-and-play CS144 adapter harness\u003c\/span\u003e eliminates the guesswork and lets you connect your new high-output alternator the right way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhether you’re running a winch, dual batteries, off-road lighting, onboard air, or a full overland setup, a CS144 swap is one of the best electrical upgrades you can make to a 3rd gen. This harness keeps the install clean and factory-looking — no hacked wiring under the hood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn house harness by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTEQ Offroad\u003c\/span\u003e for Toyota owners who actually use their trucks. Retro yellow-orange-red wiring as a hat tip to the Toyota heritage! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePlug-and-play \u003c\/span\u003eCS144 alternator adapter harness\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eConverts Toyota 3-pin (IG–S–L) to GM CS144 regulator connector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNo cutting or splicing required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eClean, factory-style installation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDesigned for reliability in off-road and high-vibration environments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePerfect for high-output alternator upgrades (140–200+ amps)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e1996–2002 Toyota 4Runner (3rd Gen)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e5VZ-FE 3.4L V6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e3RZ-FE 2.7L 4-cylinder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRequires factory 3-pin Denso alternator connector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso Fits 1st gen Tacoma and 80 Series Land Cruisers!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote: This harness handles the wiring portion of the CS144 swap. Mounting brackets and pulley alignment modifications may vary depending on your engine and alternator configuration.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Upgrade to a CS144?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe stock 3rd gen alternator is only 70–80 amps. Once you add modern accessories, it struggles to keep up — especially at idle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA CS144 provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHigher output at idle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSupport for winches and dual battery systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStable voltage for lights, compressors, and overland gear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eProven reliability in demanding off-road builds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuilt for Toyota Owners Who Love Offroading\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAt TEQ Offroad, we design parts the way we’d want them on our own rigs — simple, durable, and made to work the first time. No shortcuts. No unnecessary complexity. 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