Looks like I'm going to need to replace it soon, any brands of recommendation based on how long they last/quality? I've heard good stuff about Odyssey batteries, are they worth the hefty price tag?

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2001 T4R SR5 4WD "the Green Mamba"
Mods: all black FJ Cruiser wheels, Viper 5901, clear corners/bumpers, in channel vent visors, DDM 8000k HIDs, DRL disabled, Optima YellowTop
Audio: Pioneer AVH-P4100DVD, 12" JL Audio W0v2 powered with JL 300/1, JL 300/4 powering Infinity Reference 6030cs 6.5" in front + JL TR400-CXi 4" in rear
Coming soon: Blackout emblems, JL 1000/1 + JL 12" W7, Flowmaster 40 series, K&N Intake

I've got on optima yellowtop and I like it alot. Alot of people run them. I haven't had them a real long time to talk about how long it will last but it's been good so far.

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Lifted, locked and armored rollin on 35's

I agree on the Optimas. I've got a red top.

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There is no spoon.

2005 sport 4X4 black

Just looked up some info on the Optimas, the yellow tops are exactly what I need! Forgot to mention I will be planning to run a lot of electronics and such as well inside. Thanks for the info, guys.

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2001 T4R SR5 4WD "the Green Mamba"
Mods: all black FJ Cruiser wheels, Viper 5901, clear corners/bumpers, in channel vent visors, DDM 8000k HIDs, DRL disabled, Optima YellowTop
Audio: Pioneer AVH-P4100DVD, 12" JL Audio W0v2 powered with JL 300/1, JL 300/4 powering Infinity Reference 6030cs 6.5" in front + JL TR400-CXi 4" in rear
Coming soon: Blackout emblems, JL 1000/1 + JL 12" W7, Flowmaster 40 series, K&N Intake

Looks like you decided, but I thought I'd throw in my vote for Optima as well.

I run the Red-Top in the 4runner, and the Yellow-Top in my Supra (it has an amp and a subwoofer and other electronic drains)

I killed the Yellow Top in the Supra in 3 years, and I'm on my second one, BUT.... I don't drive the car much and it sat in the garage while the alarm drained the battery DEAD, real DEAD, DEAD as a doornail... 6 or 7 times. An ordinary battery would have been toast after the first time, and definitely would not have survived a second... but the Optima kept on trucking and would take a full recharge the first 5 times.

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1997 T4R SR5 Auto 4x4, No locker /Kenwood Excelon Head Unit / Kenwood 6 disc / Husky Liners F/B/R / 265/70r16 Yoko Geolandar AT/S /Optima Red Top / Deckplate Mod / Sylv. Silverstars/ Clr Corners/Bumpers / RedLine Synth. Fluids 158Kmi and counting!!!

my buddy has a red top in his taco, and he killed the alternator huntin one day, and we still made it 45 minutes back to his house with the head lights on.... damn good batt.

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Black 97 SR5 V6 4x4
265/75/16 Cooper Discoverer S/T
Hella 500's on the bumper,5% on the front windows 15% on top of factory in the back,Alpine Deck
Borla in hand to be put on when I have the $$

i just got a intersate battery out of a jetta been working fine for the 2yrs i put it in

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98 4runner sr5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 e-locker Clicky For Mods

I'm throwing in a yellow top when money permits.

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1999 Toyota 4Runner 3RZ (Base Model turned SR5)
BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO (265/70/17) on 17" Gunmetal Tundra Rims
Viper 791XV 2-Way/Remote Start, LCE Headers, K&N Intake, Sport Hood, Billet Grille, LED tails, Clear Corners and bumpers, replaced tons of stuff.
See my Cardomain! | My 4Runner Timeline | My LED Tails + How To Video | Grille + Subs | 17" Tundra Rims + BFG's | My New Front End/Body Work Thread

I will second the Optima battery. Excellent quality and starts great in cold weather.

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1997 Desert Dune 3.4L V6 Auto 4WD

I had a red top in my Dakota for over 9 years. The battery is still good and in my garage as an extra. I replaced it because it was starting the truck a little slow on cold mornings. The best part about them to me is not the long life or deep cycle survival. It's the fact that they don't corrode at all! My 9 year old battery had absolutely no corrosion. Since that is what normally causes battery problems I think Optimas are well worth the extra money just for that. I got my new red top at Costco for $115

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1996 SR5 4Runner 4WD Auto
no mods

You can just drop one of these Optimas in? I noticed on their website it says
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Customer must know:

* Height Adapter May Be Required
* Check Hood Clearance
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I need to replace my battery and was interested in getting one of the red tops. I've got a 2002 4Runner SR5 4x4.

I think I am going to get another factory Panasonic battery when the times comes. I have over 6 years (6 NE winters) and 157k+ miles on my '03 V8 and it is still going strong. I'm not sure on the price, haven't checked yet. Also, I don't run any extra lights or big stereo system, so that is not an issue.

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2003.5 4Runner Sport, V8, Galactic Gray, Cornfed 1" front & 3/4" rear, Bilstein 5100's, FJ Cruiser wheels, 265/70/17 Revo's

The battery I got at Costco came with the height adapter. I'm not sure though if Costco carries the model battery for the 4runners. My Dakota battery has the terminals + - on the opposite sides as what the 4runner has. Find the model battery you need here.

Truck & SUV: Find Your Optima

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1996 SR5 4Runner 4WD Auto
no mods

Thanks! You were able to get it at Costco? I assume this was an in-store purchase...man if I can get it at Costco, then I'm set! (calling them now)

Yes I bought it in the store. There's a $9 core charge so bring you're old battery with you.

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1996 SR5 4Runner 4WD Auto
no mods