Re: Re: Let's Talk Batteries

From: Kyle Kozubal (grndak4x4@home.com)
Date: Sun Feb 25 2001 - 11:49:18 EST


> I have an Optima in my 99 V6 and it fit perfectly. No changes to the
> mounting at all, and there has been no problem with it. In fact my truck
has
> been back in the states at my parents house for 4 months now and Dad says
it
> starts right up everytime he goes out to check on it.. I have the 800U I
> believe ... not too sure though. I got it free and didn't argue with
that!!
> It has the top and side posts so it sounds like the one you described. As
> long as you leave the covers on the side posts you won't have a problem
with
> shorting anything with the hold down. I highly recommend the Optima
though.

But I need to use the side post terminals. This is why I dont think I can
use the 800U due to the hold down bracket interfering with the dual side
posts. Why did they put the side terminals towards the middle of the
battery?! Thanks for the info though.
Kyle
93 Dakota 4x4 V6



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