Optima battery install
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Optima battery install
Hello,
Just picked up and installed a new Optima red top battery for my 2000 4runner. Using the adapter, I was able to adjust the battery for the correct height and then attached the battery hold down bracket on top. Problem is the Optima battery is a little narrower than the two angle brackets that clamp down on the top of the battery. The battery is about 1/4" narrower than the spacing between each of these clamps allowing only about half of each clamp to grab the battery (hope that makes sense). The battery seems pretty tight anyways but was wondering if this would be a problem down the line. Any alternative way to secure the battery using a different clamp system?
thanks, Jon
Just picked up and installed a new Optima red top battery for my 2000 4runner. Using the adapter, I was able to adjust the battery for the correct height and then attached the battery hold down bracket on top. Problem is the Optima battery is a little narrower than the two angle brackets that clamp down on the top of the battery. The battery is about 1/4" narrower than the spacing between each of these clamps allowing only about half of each clamp to grab the battery (hope that makes sense). The battery seems pretty tight anyways but was wondering if this would be a problem down the line. Any alternative way to secure the battery using a different clamp system?
thanks, Jon
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I've seen various places that sell custom metal mounts for the Optima's. Wabfab? Right now I'm using wood shims to create a tight fit. I'm not completely happy with that set- up and I'm thinking about a costum mount, possibly with the ability to run dual batteries. Here are some I found on google:
http://www.oconeeoffroad.com/servlet...-Optima/Detail
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=836498
http://www.oconeeoffroad.com/servlet...-Optima/Detail
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=836498
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Thanks for the replies!
The problem is with the top bracket. There are two angle clamps that hold the side/top of the battery. These appear welded to the top hold down so they can't be moved or adjusted in a little bit. Yes I do have a 35 too.
The problem is with the top bracket. There are two angle clamps that hold the side/top of the battery. These appear welded to the top hold down so they can't be moved or adjusted in a little bit. Yes I do have a 35 too.
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Yes got the adapter which attached to the bottom of the battery. That made the height ok for the battery hold down. Height is not a problem. It is the two clamps on the hold down that hold the battery..they are a little too far apart for the edges of the battery.
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Remove one (drill) and reattach it (weld) to where you need it.
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