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03-09-2005, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by PoBoy
Buy at Costco...comes with spacer.
This battery WILL NOT fit without modifying your battery cables.
The standard red top has the positive terminal on the opposite side than what Toyotas (at least 3rd gen 4runners) require.
You need the 34R Lee.
03-09-2005, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by lee
BAH!!
OK, im done with this. Ill buy the 34R, then get the spacer seperately from optima.
thanks Spar!
OK, im done with this. Ill buy the 34R, then get the spacer seperately from optima.
thanks Spar!
03-09-2005, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Sparman
Lee,
I ordered my 34R from these guys:
http://www.1st-optima-batteries.com/red_top_battery.asp
as I couldn't find the 34R locally.
Call Optima customer service and tell them that you just ordered a 34R and will need the bottom spacer. They'll send it out no charge.
I ordered my 34R from these guys:
http://www.1st-optima-batteries.com/red_top_battery.asp
as I couldn't find the 34R locally.
Call Optima customer service and tell them that you just ordered a 34R and will need the bottom spacer. They'll send it out no charge.
Part Number: ULT-9003-151
$115.39
Estimated Ship Date: Today
OverviewBrand: Optima Batteries
Product Line: Optima Red Top Starting 12 Volt Batteries
Battery Usage: Starting
Volts: 12 V
Battery Terminals: Top
Battery Type: Gel cell
Cranking Amps at 0 Degrees F: 800
Cranking Amps at 32 Degrees F: 980
Reserve Capacity: 110
Length (in): 10
Width (in): 6 7/8
Height (in): 7 13/16
Weight (lbs): 38
Quantity: Sold individually.
Notes: BCI Group 34R
03-09-2005, 01:29 PM
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Another Option for the Optima Red Top
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03-10-2005, 12:09 PM
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i have a yellowtop in my 95 truck with the 22re. i had it from a huge stereo setup in another car. would get a red if i had to get the battery agian(no more huge stereo)
good batterys.
good batterys.
03-11-2005, 03:05 PM
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hey lee!
sorry for the long reply time, i looked at my receipt but it doesnt say what model. im heading out in a bit so ill pop the hood and see if it says anywhere on it what model it is. fwiw, when i installed it, i just clipped the spacer on the bottom, set it on the tray, did up the connections and im off to the races. im not sure if the posts are reversed for the 3rd gen app., my battery is on the pass side.
lee
sorry for the long reply time, i looked at my receipt but it doesnt say what model. im heading out in a bit so ill pop the hood and see if it says anywhere on it what model it is. fwiw, when i installed it, i just clipped the spacer on the bottom, set it on the tray, did up the connections and im off to the races. im not sure if the posts are reversed for the 3rd gen app., my battery is on the pass side.
lee
03-12-2005, 07:45 AM
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hey lee!
it just has 35/75 as the part no. but no model # that i can see. mine is intalled with the side terminals facing towards the firewall, neg connection is outboard towards pass fender. i dont know whether or not it makes a difference of what model # you use as mine went in and fits perfectly. there were two sizes when i bought mine, by sizes i mean in cca's. i got the lower cca battery and it works fine, even with the -25-35C temps we had in january and february.
lee
it just has 35/75 as the part no. but no model # that i can see. mine is intalled with the side terminals facing towards the firewall, neg connection is outboard towards pass fender. i dont know whether or not it makes a difference of what model # you use as mine went in and fits perfectly. there were two sizes when i bought mine, by sizes i mean in cca's. i got the lower cca battery and it works fine, even with the -25-35C temps we had in january and february.
lee
03-12-2005, 05:19 PM
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seems ive forgotten how to spell or im inventing new words!! anyway, get the higher rated cca battery from walmart, it was less costly than the same battery at costco. the spacer was clipped over the top covering the terminals, unclip it and reattach it on the bottom and youre good to go for the install.
lee
lee
03-12-2005, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by leebee
lee, if you are near a walmart try them first for pricing. i got mine and it was cheaper than costco, spacer included.
lee
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03-13-2005, 01:27 PM
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price comparrison
Originally Posted by TACOMANATOR
Cheaper than $99?
lee
03-13-2005, 01:31 PM
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hey lee!
thats the battery you want, not the spacer, and pricing would be approx 20$ cad less than the same battery here (1.2044 exchange rate).
lee
thats the battery you want, not the spacer, and pricing would be approx 20$ cad less than the same battery here (1.2044 exchange rate).
lee
