03-25-2016, 06:53 PM
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Battery and Housing Upgrade
Hi ALL,
I am planning to upgrade by battery, as the current one is on its way out and I will be running a light bar and reverse pods. Is there any reason why this setup wouldn't work in a 2003 V8 Sport?
Would I need anything else?
They also offer the dual (back to back OR side by side) battery housing, but I think for what I am running, two batteries is a bit overkill.
Thanks for your help!
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03-25-2016, 07:34 PM
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a group 31m will be better choice and fit stock location just fine. the m in the 31 means marine, but it has extra studs so u can connect more stuff to it without using up the battery terminal. join the groupbuy in the classified.
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03-25-2016, 07:42 PM
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Optima isn't what it used to be, nobody I know would recommend them these days. Buyer beware.
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03-25-2016, 08:19 PM
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Don't bother with that ridiculous battery holder. I've got a group 31 AGM in mine (80lbs) and it's just fine with the original J hook setup.
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03-25-2016, 10:04 PM
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Optima isn't what it used to be, nobody I know would recommend them these days. Buyer beware.
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@CXS What would you recommend?
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03-25-2016, 10:14 PM
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Diehard Platinum is pretty popular. I've heard nothing but good things. Same with all your other pro battery brands like Odyssey, Northstar, etc. Optima is NOT a good choice anymore.
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03-25-2016, 10:22 PM
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I use NAPA brands myself, run into an issue and there's one nearby. For your needs I don't think there's any reason for anything else.
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03-25-2016, 10:31 PM
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Diehard Platinum is pretty popular. I've heard nothing but good things. Same with all your other pro battery brands like Odyssey, Northstar, etc. Optima is NOT a good choice anymore.
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They have been problems with this battery. First one had crack lines from the post mounts and they replaced mine. The replacement battery just wouldn't hold a charge anymore after 16 mo. Went to get that one exchanged and they couldn't due to they are discontinuing them.
I was pissed at that point with Sears. Really liked that battery.
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03-25-2016, 11:53 PM
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They have been problems with this battery. First one had crack lines from the post mounts and they replaced mine. The replacement battery just wouldn't hold a charge anymore after 16 mo. Went to get that one exchanged and they couldn't due to they are discontinuing them.
I was pissed at that point with Sears. Really liked that battery.
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Ouch, that fricken sucks!
I grabbed a Northstar rebrand with a 3 year, no questions warranty. I'll be exchanging it at the end of the 3 years! Haha.
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03-26-2016, 08:22 AM
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CXS is working on outdated info. Unfortunately the DHP's are discontinued. You may find one here or there but Sears will no longer replace them (give you a regular DH instead. This is direct from a friend of mine who has one) and even if you found them, they've gotten so high in price their value is severely diminished. I just went through the battery search myself last month. As much as I didn't want to go with a pair of Optimas, I ended up picking out a red top (34r) and a yellow top (34) at Advance Auto price matched from Amazon for about $140 each. I bought them knowing there's a chance I'll get a dud, but I've at least got 3 years and a backup battery in my vehicle to find out...
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03-26-2016, 09:35 AM
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FWIW...I have had issues with Sears Diehard batteries. Short life, exessive water depletion, and lost CCA within 1 month of purchase. Sears did warrany all 3 issues, but I can't risk losing power boon-docking, in the mountains in winter with my fam, or for any other reason. I'm now running Interstate Batteries in my wife's MDX, my 04 T4r, and a pair of 6 volts in series for my PUP! I've had 0 issues what so ever. Interstate does make a Marine battery which will allow more deep cycling of the battery which isuseful for lights, winches and other accessories that can drain batteries.
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03-26-2016, 09:41 AM
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CXS is working on outdated info.
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What are you referring to?
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03-26-2016, 10:18 AM
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Sears isn't selling the DHP's anymore.
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03-26-2016, 11:00 AM
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Right but I never mentioned DHP.
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Right but I never mentioned DHP.
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You're right, sorry. It was dkyleb's post, misread your name in his quote. Also reread my stuff, kinda sounded like a jerk, didn't mean to at all there.
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