Christine's 99 Build: Hunting, Snow, and Towing
#133
Optima Yellow Top battery
Hi all,
I haven't posted much here due to life getting in the way. Although that doesn't mean my build to-do list isn't long!
What I did do today was take the opportinity to upgrade my battery. I installed a group 78 Optima Yellow Top battery.
It fit in the tray but I had to install a different, and likely better hold down system. I had to drill a couple holes in the tray for the hold-downs. I used the original single hold-down nut to help secure the battery tray.
I had been looking for an AGM battery and only learned yesterday that the Optima ones were of that design.
I went with the Yellow top since is dual purpose starting and deep cycle. By going with the group 78 instead of the stock 75, I got the starting performance of the Optima Red Top starting group 75 battery with the deep cycle properties I wanted.
I was tempted by the NAPA AGM battery partly due to its price, but it was too long. When it comes to battery size, I learned not all batteris of the same group have the same dimensions.
I haven't posted much here due to life getting in the way. Although that doesn't mean my build to-do list isn't long!
What I did do today was take the opportinity to upgrade my battery. I installed a group 78 Optima Yellow Top battery.
It fit in the tray but I had to install a different, and likely better hold down system. I had to drill a couple holes in the tray for the hold-downs. I used the original single hold-down nut to help secure the battery tray.
I had been looking for an AGM battery and only learned yesterday that the Optima ones were of that design.
I went with the Yellow top since is dual purpose starting and deep cycle. By going with the group 78 instead of the stock 75, I got the starting performance of the Optima Red Top starting group 75 battery with the deep cycle properties I wanted.
I was tempted by the NAPA AGM battery partly due to its price, but it was too long. When it comes to battery size, I learned not all batteris of the same group have the same dimensions.
#135
I still might tweak the mounting brackets by doing some trimming but it all went together pretty well.
And yes, snow was flying just a bit earlier this evening here in North Idaho!
Last edited by christine_208; 10-27-2023 at 01:17 AM.
#136
If U use rear door spare tire carrier, take look at fuel tank setup on a 2 door.
Fuel tank on 2 door is in same location as spare tire on 4 door.
U will have to fabricate a filler neck etc.
Not many modded with twin tanks!
Fuel tank on 2 door is in same location as spare tire on 4 door.
U will have to fabricate a filler neck etc.
Not many modded with twin tanks!
#137
Yes, I've thought on and off about finding a use for that space!
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#139
That would be cool, but I think with them being plastic tanks I'd want to make an aluminium plate or tub that goes under it to protect the bottom and sides from rocks and such. I drive on a lot of gravel roads, and I'd be worried about rocks bouncing off it.
#140
That would be a good mod.