The side terminals are there mainly for GM vehicles since thay have the side
posts. As for why they are so close together in the center ... maybe it has
something to do with the top posts.
Aaron
99 RC V6 4X2
----- Original Message -----
From: Kyle Kozubal <grndak4x4@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2001 8:49 AM
Subject: DML: Re: Re: Let's Talk Batteries
> > 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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