Yellow top Optima battery D35 or 34?

[EEtM33t]

According to the Optima website the size for a yellow top battery going into a 2007 V8 4Runner is D35. When I called around, specifically a Napa auto parts store, they said that their system showed a 34 as the correct size for a 2007 V8 4Runner.
Can anyone with personal experience on the matter clarify whether a 34 or 35 is the size that I should purchase?
Thanks for any and all related help.

 

[HB 4X4]

D34/78

You will need to lengthen the negative battery terminal since the terminals are on the wrong side of the battery.

 

[EEtM33t]

D34/78

You will need to lengthen the negative battery terminal since the terminals are on the wrong side of the battery.

Is the D35 too big?
It is curious as to why the Optima website says one size while shops have a different size in their system...
Thanks.

 

[GMZ]

D34/78

You will need to lengthen the negative battery terminal since the terminals are on the wrong side of the battery.

You can get them with reversed terminals, R34 is the one you want. A member here has one and posted pics somewhere.

 

[chaz]

the r34 is a red top, the d34 yellow & deep cycle, the terminals on the d35 should work for u. turn the battery around & the terminals will be on the correct side & towards the rear , not center. http://www.bdbatteries.com/optimaflyer.php?id=26

 

[TC4Rnr]

before you buy the Optima, take a good look at Diehard Platinum at Sear's. it's re-labeled Odyssey.

http://www.odysseybattery.com/batteries.html

 

[chaz]

eetm33t, you'ed be surprised how large & heavya battery u can fit , but it would probably be way overkill for ur use. heres an example

 

[HB 4X4]

the r34 is a red top, the d34 yellow & deep cycle, the terminals on the d35 should work for u. turn the battery around & the terminals will be on the correct side & towards the rear , not center. http://www.bdbatteries.com/optimaflyer.php?id=26

That would make the pos/neg terminals backwards...

 

[chaz]

look at the photo on the link, if u you install the d35 battery so the optima label reads upside down when your in front of the vec. the + will be on the correct side & to the rear of the battery. just install it like the pictured diehard above, so the label is upsidedown.

 

[chaz]

heres the d35a, just turn it around when installing & the + term. will be on the correct side & at the rear where it should be

 

[chaz]

install the d35 like this

 

[03_4x4Runner]

In my 2003 I have an Optima 34r. As stated 34 is the size and the r is for reversed terminals. It fit right in with no mods. Mine is a red top but you will have to check if a yellow top is made in 34r if you want a yellow top.

 

[neogauge]

I have a 2003 Limited and it called for a D35 Yellow Top. It fits. You need to use the top that snaps on for the bottom to raise it up a bit.

 

[Union Federal]

eetm33t, you'ed be surprised how large & heavya battery u can fit , but it would probably be way overkill for ur use. heres an example

I noticed this is a marine battery. Can this marine battery be used in a 4 th generation 4runner? Are there any drawbacks to using a battery like this (other than price?)

 

[EEtM33t]

I have a 2003 Limited and it called for a D35 Yellow Top. It fits. You need to use the top that snaps on for the bottom to raise it up a bit.

Images like this make me more confident, even more so considering I will not be able to physically put it into my 4Runner until I pick it up from the shop at the end of the month...
Thank you all for your help.

 

[neogauge]

The only thing about that Optima Yellowtop that choked, was me...
The $200 I spend on it has been worth every penny.

 

[TC4Rnr]

I noticed this is a marine battery. Can this marine battery be used in a 4 th generation 4runner? Are there any drawbacks to using a battery like this (other than price?)

just spent few seconds google it. it's on sear's website:

Are DieHard Marine/RV deep-cycle batteries really different
from regular DieHard automotive batteries?
Yes. Deep-cycle batteries are designed to withstand the constant charge and discharge cycles that are tough on a battery. Using specially designed internal components, these batteries provide longer discharge cycles giving you more power to run trolling motors or accessories in your RV.

How do the various DieHard Marine/RV deep-cycle batteries differ?
The main differences are physical size and capacity. Sears offers three sizes of DieHard Marine/RV batteries that vary by length. If you have space constraints, be sure to measure the length of your space before selecting your replacement battery. If space is not an issue, then choose the battery with the capacity that fits your needs. Remember that the bigger the battery, the larger the capacity.

 

[chaz]

union federal, the pic. of the diehard marine is from a 4th gen 4runner, & yes, i have & use one.

 

[Union Federal]

union federal, the pic. of the diehard marine is from a 4th gen 4runner, & yes, i have & use one.

I tried to google this but couldn't find that much info. I am new to this so bear with me! Is there a such thing as having too many CCA's? Your battery has 1150 CCA's, and that is at least 400 more than I have seen in any battery. Can it fry the starter or any fuses? Are there any drawbacks or tradeoffs to using the battery that you use?

BTW, I live in far Northwestern NJ near Port Jervis, so you have an idea about the climate here.

 

[GMZ]

Interesting talk of deep cycle batteries, I hadnt thought of their use in an automotive application.