Yep, this is the stock battery in my 98.
Jason
> We run dual batteries in my dad boat, and recharge them once a year, these
a
> deep cycle marine batteries though......and they do hold their charge
rather
> well throughout the year. Now just think about this, would you want to
spend
> $50-$125 for a battery or try to recharge it only to have it not start
> somewhere, especially off road. I paid $42 for my Champion 4x4 1000CA
950CCA
> 4 post battery about 3-4 years ago. I have many electrical accessories
> bolted onto its 'optional' 2 posts, and the battery is still in great
> condition. I bought it at Sam's club, and I think they even still carry
> them.
> Jason, is this the stock battery we are talking about? If so, mine lasted
a
> nice 75,000 miles before it died, but many many many GenIII Dakota owners
> have reported the battery only lasting a year or so.
> If you want to get a new battery, and like Optima's Spiral Cell
technology,
> two other battery manufacturers currently sell/make the same battery as
> Optima, but they are alot cheaper. They even say "Spriral Cell" technology
> used and invented by Optima.
> Check out these websites for comparisons:
> Optima: http://www.optimabatteries.com/main.htm
> Champions Vortex: http://www.gnb.com/consumer/auto.html
> I think Interstate also makes a battery equivalent to the Optima one. Cant
> find at the current moment online though.....hope this helps somewhat
> though.
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
>
>
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