Largest Optima Battery That Can Fit?

fingerstom · 07-20-2006, 07:24 PM

I have a '99 Limited 4runner and am about to buy an Optima yellow top
battery. I plan to put in a sound system eventually and am interested in the
size of yellowtop I should fit in. According to their official website, they
suggest putting the largest battery that can fit.

Whats the biggest size that can fit where the original sits without too much difficulty?

-thx

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bob200587 · 07-20-2006, 08:57 PM

There are only two sizes as far as physical size that I know of. You should go to the optima website, make a note of the LxWxH and then go and make a measurement of your tray and the space you have, also make sure the hood will close. Then you will know what you need to do from there.....be it a different holder or a bigger tray, or not being able to use the large batt.
I can't tell you for sure since I own a 1st gen.

I'm not a big fan of systems, because they always end up being more trouble than good. and they make you're truck a target for theives. But if you do, I suggest search and read up on alternator upgrades and capacitors for your system in addition to the optima battery. You may find that you would like to run two batteries as well. Its all up to you.

**waskillywabbit** · 07-20-2006, 08:59 PM

You'll want a D34/78 IMO. Most Optimas will fit as most are 7"x10" and fit in the OEM tray easily.

The problem is that they are SHORT compared to a water non sealed battery so you'll need a spacer or a custom battery box/top bracket.

bob200587 · 07-20-2006, 09:11 PM

will this not fit?

http://www.optimabatteries.com/publi...cal_specs.html

07-20-2006, 08:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
bob200587 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 2,853	There are only two sizes as far as physical size that I know of. You should go to the optima website, make a note of the LxWxH and then go and make a measurement of your tray and the space you have, also make sure the hood will close. Then you will know what you need to do from there.....be it a different holder or a bigger tray, or not being able to use the large batt. I can't tell you for sure since I own a 1st gen. I'm not a big fan of systems, because they always end up being more trouble than good. and they make you're truck a target for theives. But if you do, I suggest search and read up on alternator upgrades and capacitors for your system in addition to the optima battery. You may find that you would like to run two batteries as well. Its all up to you. __________________ 87 4runner 4x4 SR5 22RE ARB Bull Bar, 31X10.50 Mastercraft M/T's, Stock 4.10 Gears, Flowmaster Muffler, LCE Header AISIN Manual Hubs, Marlin Crawler Sliders 190XXX miles

07-20-2006, 08:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
waskillywabbit Super Moderator-Sponsoring Member Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 14,553	You'll want a D34/78 IMO. Most Optimas will fit as most are 7"x10" and fit in the OEM tray easily. The problem is that they are SHORT compared to a water non sealed battery so you'll need a spacer or a custom battery box/top bracket. __________________ WabFab Off-Road, LLC MySpace Twitter Facebook 7th Annual South East 4Runner Jamboree, 2010 The toughest part of a Jeep is the chick driving it. WabFab Off-Road 4th Anniversary Sale

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bob200587 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 2,853	will this not fit? http://www.optimabatteries.com/publi...cal_specs.html __________________ 87 4runner 4x4 SR5 22RE ARB Bull Bar, 31X10.50 Mastercraft M/T's, Stock 4.10 Gears, Flowmaster Muffler, LCE Header AISIN Manual Hubs, Marlin Crawler Sliders 190XXX miles

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