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 BATTERY RECOMENDATION ??
#911550
10/18/08 11:03 PM
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Joined: Dec 2003
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Mudrunner
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O.K. so now i have the brake situation under control And im looking for recomendations for a new battery replacement , I was thinking deep cycle marine type ANY PROS CONS ??? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />
1994 montero SR 3.5 v6
City Of Hills Oneonta N.Y. FREEDOM HAS A TASTE,AND FOR THOSE THAT HAVE FOUGHT FOR IT, THE TASTE IS SO SWEET , THE PROTECTED WILL NEVER KNOW .
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Re: BATTERY RECOMENDATION ??
[Re: KB2IAW]
#911551
10/18/08 11:40 PM
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Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 2,700
Roll Me Over
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why pay that kind of jack for a battery when you can go to checker and get a 72 month with a progressive warrenty for about $75. here in ut we have all the high and low extremes, ive only a a couple of cold cranking issues and each time ive just gone in and used that progressive warrenty. if youve got a good charging system, imho, a big old fancysmanchy battery is overrated.
98' BBJ Grand Laredo 5.2 locked and loaded,.01' Gen III XLS. Frankenmonty lives on in another.
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Re: BATTERY RECOMENDATION ??
[Re: grass13]
#911552
10/19/08 02:13 AM
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Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 226
Wheeler
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If you do a lot of offroading I'd suggest an optima. They come in starting or deep cycle, they're leak proof, vibration and shock resistant, and they last way longer than a normal battery. A warranty is great, but when your battery dies 20 miles into the bush it doesn't mean crap.
88 Raider sas, doubler, boggers
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Re: BATTERY RECOMENDATION ??
[Re: FatTony]
#911553
10/19/08 03:19 AM
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Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 7,309
Trail Leader
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Just came home from buying two yellow tops (my truck has duals, oe). They are smaller than the oe ones. Do some reading online - AGM batteries have a lot of advantages over wet cells. But it depends on how you want to use it.
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[Re: PHIL_]
#911554
10/19/08 05:18 AM
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Joined: Feb 2005
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Trail Leader
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I've had one Optima red top for 11 years almost, it's been in numerous trucks that I've had during that time, now powers our '05 GMC crew after the Delco 84-month went 32, sucker. I've heard from a few parts guys that quality issues exist with the red tops due to excess demand by the US military...opinion or fact I can't confirm. There are numerous posts elsewhere about the Yellow tops, Pirate for example. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I'm sold on my old Optima and will be buying some more, gotta' support my Fleet.
1987 Raider - Roxy
1988 Mighty Max 2.6L Turbo - Pearl
1997 Mountaineer V8 - Freddy
2000 Excursion V10 - Freya
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Re: BATTERY RECOMENDATION ??
[Re: FatTony]
#911555
10/19/08 02:41 PM
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Joined: Feb 2002
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Roll Me Over
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If you do a lot of offroading I'd suggest an optima. I have a yellow top for the past 4 yrs now, no problems and have extensive wiring to it too (correctly done I might add, for those worried) A warranty is great, but when your battery dies 20 miles into the bush it doesn't mean crap. You'll spend 3 times more on a battery if you have to get a tow truck out to get ya. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/drunk.gif" alt="" /> Just came home from buying two yellow tops (my truck has duals, oe). Wish I had duals <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
99JAOS2"& OME 2"body 4.90s ARB HS9500i Skids&Ladder 16"315BFG JAOSRemote& Rack 3Row Rad IPF back& Searchlite HID Overhead Console/CB switchPanel FrARB RrLocker TJMSnorkel 160AAlt Sliders 2nd Tranny Cooler QuickAirII& Tank Rear frame/tank Lift
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Re: BATTERY RECOMENDATION ??
[Re: Angelo]
#911556
10/20/08 12:21 AM
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 570
Rock Warrior
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Optimas are good unless you run them dead they dont recharge very well. Autolite batterys from kragen or checkers dont last very long for me im on my 3rd one in the last 1 1/2. I like the duralst gold and interstate batterys.
93 montero sr 3 inch body lift 31x11.50 super swamper ltb, 2 8inch 130 watt pro comp off road lights, 2 55w lights on the rear bumper, rear air locker, magnaflow exhaust muffler,superwinch manual hubs,15x8 black rock crawlers (steel)
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Re: BATTERY RECOMENDATION ??
[Re: 93montero_sr]
#911557
10/20/08 12:54 AM
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Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 226
Wheeler
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Optimas don't like to charge fast when you kill them. Leave it on trickle overnight and you're good to go though.
88 Raider sas, doubler, boggers
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Re: BATTERY RECOMENDATION ??
[Re: FatTony]
#911558
10/20/08 02:30 AM
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Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,167
Body Damage is Cool
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Optimas don't like to charge fast when you kill them. Leave it on trickle overnight and you're good to go though. So True. Only bad point i know of about the Optima i have in my Truck: It seems to discharge quickly if the alarm is armed! Solved that by Starting it up every week without fail <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" />
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Re: BATTERY RECOMENDATION ??
[Re: ghostraider]
#911559
10/21/08 01:34 AM
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 13,649
Web Wheeler
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Ditto on the autozombie Duralast Gold. 5yr non-prorated warranty. Walked in with a 4.5yr old Gold from then daughter's 91lwb, and walked out with all my money still in my pocket and a brand new Gold. I used the unspent jack to buy a jump box with air compressor.
AND, I carry 4' of romex and an 18v DeWalt battery...
Not responsible for advice not taken...
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