battery

[plott hound]

why not build a bigger tray?the original tray just bolts on.in my old conquest I tacked the new tray on top of the old one.was a real simple fix.

[thorn]

Nice job. Looks great to me. That should start your machine nicely. Does your machine have an alternator kit on it?

here is what I did on both sides of the battery to fit it between the rods. you can't see it here well, but I also used a jig saw and just trimmed off the extra of the battery case "foot plate" that was just sticking out beyond the width of the 6 pack part.

you can also see at the bottom of the battery that its sitting up on top of the tray. I think it will be fine. I'll post here later if it comes loose at all. But I think its worth a shot for 300 extra cranking amps.

[thorn]

I run Optimas in my truck, boat, and RV. I had to replace the yellow top in the engine of my RV after 8 years of hard service. We run a ton of accessories including a TV off of the yellow top and it got worked very hard. I am surprised it lasted as long as it did.

I ended up ordering a D35 Yellow Top today for my Conquest. It is dimensionally the same length as the 51 I have in there now, but is about an 1 1/4" wider. It looks like it has more plastic to trim away on the base than the red top you put in so I am hoping it will fit into the tray. If not I will notch the base like you did. The yellow tops are a start and deep cycle battery and recommended to use when you run a lot of accessories. My Conquest has a heater/defroster, wiper, aux driving lights, rear lights, winch, etc . It has 650 CCA and 98 minutes of reserve. I would like to see a pic of your set up when you get a chance.

[bluebruin]

here is what I did on both sides of the battery to fit it between the rods. you can't see it here well, but I also used a jig saw and just trimmed off the extra of the battery case "foot plate" that was just sticking out beyond the width of the 6 pack part.

you can also see at the bottom of the battery that its sitting up on top of the tray. I think it will be fine. I'll post here later if it comes loose at all. But I think its worth a shot for 300 extra cranking amps.

[bluebruin]

Thanks for the info. Do you think the battery could slide forward or backward during some rough terrain driving? That is my concern I guess if it is not down into the tray.

no since I had to literately carve half circle holes in the sides of the case for the rods to sit in. So, its basically locked in place. I will take a better photo today.

[thorn]

Thanks for the info. Do you think the battery could slide forward or backward during some rough terrain driving? That is my concern I guess if it is not down into the tray.

oh, I understand you question. no the battery does not sit down in the tray, its on top of it technically. Will try for a better picture since I still have the cover off.

[bluebruin]

I put a optima yellow top 51r from streetsideauto for 147 dollars free shipping dropped right in place on my argo response works greet.

Optima 8171-767
only 450 CCA

FYI in case anyone is wondering.

$147 free ship on amazon

[bluebruin]

oh, I understand you question. no the battery does not sit down in the tray, its on top of it technically. Will try for a better picture since I still have the cover off.

[bluebruin]

no, I had to trim the case a bit.

did not take a picture of that part, and I don't think this pic really shows it. Basically, the two rods that come off the "tray" that go vertical, that you put the retainer onto over the battery and bolt down, are too narrow. But by trimming the "foot plate" of the battery case, as well as the top plastic part, i squeezed it in. The plastic around the "6-pack" part of the battery did fit between the rods, barely.



this is the battery

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MSBU9U?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00

[Dave47631]

I put a optima yellow top 51r from streetsideauto for 147 dollars free shipping dropped right in place on my argo response works greet.

[thorn]

Did the bottom of battery actually fit down into the battery tray after trimming it or is it just sitting on top of the tray?

I have a 1999 conquest 8x8. When I bought the machine last year, the guy had a Duralast 51-DL battery in it. $117 at Autozone. Only 425 CCA (cold cranking amps) and 75 mins of reserve capacity. It never worked great when cold out, especially at my cabin at 11,000ft. This summer it crapped out. Won't hold a charge. Just replaced it with an Optima 8025-160 25 RedTop Starting Battery. Only $140 on amazon with free ship. Not bad! 720 CCA and 90 minutes of reserve. Its CCA that helps in cold weather, so I am hoping it works better this winter. I just fired it up and it started instantly! Sweet. I had to trim the plastic casing top and bottom of the battery, but the 6-pack part of the casing fit between the two threaded rods on the battery tray, so I was able to reuse the stock mounting. just in case anybody out there is looking for more starting amps.

[bluebruin]

I have a 1999 conquest 8x8. When I bought the machine last year, the guy had a Duralast 51-DL battery in it. $117 at Autozone. Only 425 CCA (cold cranking amps) and 75 mins of reserve capacity. It never worked great when cold out, especially at my cabin at 11,000ft. This summer it crapped out. Won't hold a charge. Just replaced it with an Optima 8025-160 25 RedTop Starting Battery. Only $140 on amazon with free ship. Not bad! 720 CCA and 90 minutes of reserve. Its CCA that helps in cold weather, so I am hoping it works better this winter. I just fired it up and it started instantly! Sweet. I had to trim the plastic casing top and bottom of the battery, but the 6-pack part of the casing fit between the two threaded rods on the battery tray, so I was able to reuse the stock mounting. just in case anybody out there is looking for more starting amps.

[6x6jamie]

I also Agree on the odessey battery. They are pretty good.

[Rck90]

Hey buzz, thanks! I'll look them up now!

[Buzz]

Bright orange "odyssey" dry cell's are worth a look. Unaffected by heat/vibration and can also be mounted in numerous positions. They are an excellent cranking battery with 2-3 times the cranking amperage as other batteries w/comparable size. You can also use them as a deep cycle just size them appropriately.