Jeffy
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Oh nice. I went with the Odyssey group 34, I think it should be plenty for my needs. Still waiting to fully install the whole setup, this was the first step. Hopefully the rest goes better.
How To: BudBuilt Auxiliary Battery Tray Installation
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Oh nice. I went with the Odyssey group 34, I think it should be plenty for my needs. Still waiting to fully install the whole setup, this was the first step. Hopefully the rest goes better.
Just to add on.... Here is my experience from today:
Same issue with the power steering reservoir:
I used the rubber isolator to minimize the stress on the AC lines. Would have been nice if the hole in the tray was 1/16 further towards the firewall so there would be clearance to fit the tray insert without having to file out the hole in the OEM bracket.
I would have had the battery in (Diehard D35) if it weren't for the PS reservoir situation...
Okki
Edit: I reached out to budbuilt and am awaiting a response. Hopefully they have a solution for those of us who have a budbuilt tray either ready for installation, or half way installed.
20/20 hindsight, I would have gone with the shrockworks tray that uses the same retention setup as the OEM bracket. You have to transfer the little clip.
Update 5/23/2017: I spoke to Bud and had a great conversation with him. Even though he was sick he just still took the time to reach out. Turns out a QA issue in his shop resulted in a number of defective battery trays getting shipped out. Obviously I have one of them. He authorized me to butcher this one to make it work while he gets a new production run in place to replace it with a properly constructed battery tray. Obviously the Wings are not bent all the way through like they're supposed to on mine and some of the other examples posted here. We also talked about some other minor tweaks and improvements he can consider on the tray to make usage of the stock isolator for the AC line better / easier. All in all happy with how this is being resolved and the customer service provided by budbuilt.com
Same issue with the power steering reservoir:
I used the rubber isolator to minimize the stress on the AC lines. Would have been nice if the hole in the tray was 1/16 further towards the firewall so there would be clearance to fit the tray insert without having to file out the hole in the OEM bracket.
I would have had the battery in (Diehard D35) if it weren't for the PS reservoir situation...
Okki
Edit: I reached out to budbuilt and am awaiting a response. Hopefully they have a solution for those of us who have a budbuilt tray either ready for installation, or half way installed.
20/20 hindsight, I would have gone with the shrockworks tray that uses the same retention setup as the OEM bracket. You have to transfer the little clip.
Update 5/23/2017: I spoke to Bud and had a great conversation with him. Even though he was sick he just still took the time to reach out. Turns out a QA issue in his shop resulted in a number of defective battery trays getting shipped out. Obviously I have one of them. He authorized me to butcher this one to make it work while he gets a new production run in place to replace it with a properly constructed battery tray. Obviously the Wings are not bent all the way through like they're supposed to on mine and some of the other examples posted here. We also talked about some other minor tweaks and improvements he can consider on the tray to make usage of the stock isolator for the AC line better / easier. All in all happy with how this is being resolved and the customer service provided by budbuilt.com
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BudBuilt
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Recalling the other 3 battery trays!!!
Hi Guys!
Sorry about shipping 4 of these without them being bent correctly. We know one of you, if you other 3 would call or email, we will send you new ones as soon as they are made and powdercoated.
Sorry again and we'll take care of this asap.
Bud
Hi Guys!
Sorry about shipping 4 of these without them being bent correctly. We know one of you, if you other 3 would call or email, we will send you new ones as soon as they are made and powdercoated.
Sorry again and we'll take care of this asap.
Bud
ViperNL
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[MENTION=85512]eddiebx[/MENTION] your pics no longer work.
Quick update, received the updated tray from Budbuilt and it's perfect now, holds the reservoir in tight. Also the hole for the spacer for the AC line is now located a bit better and stretched out, so it's easier to get the spacer in. Comparison pics:
Quick update, received the updated tray from Budbuilt and it's perfect now, holds the reservoir in tight. Also the hole for the spacer for the AC line is now located a bit better and stretched out, so it's easier to get the spacer in. Comparison pics:
