What batteries do you have in your idi?

[stick_witch]

So, this is not a thread for battery debate.... just wanna know what you guys run and what you guys like to run. Do you stick with group 65s? Or did you get group 31s to fit? Brand and model? Agm? Standard? Sealed? 850CCA? 1000CCA? Just put it all down below or link a good detailed thread if theres already one!

 

[Kevin 007]

Group 31's. But I think there is a clearance issue in the 92 and newer "OBS" trucks and in those I run 65's. 65's should almost always be plenty good provided that everything else is up to par in regards to your starting system.

 

[stick_witch]

Group 31's. But I think there is a clearance issue in the 92 and newer "OBS" trucks and in those I run 65's.

I’ve heard about this, is it an issue in the bricknose trucks? Ive heard of a bunch of guys running 31s in the bullnose trucks but not really any in the bricknose.

Also, what brand/model and cca ratings are you running?


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[Exhumis]

Walmart everstart group 65s. I live in Northern Virginia and we see cold temps, down into the low 20s in winter and she always cheeches every time. I have a 94. Sorry forgot to add they’re 850cca. I got them cuz they were inexpensive, I use my truck for hunting and infrequently so I couldn’t justify the expense. At least not right now.

 

[Cubey]

2x Walmart Everstart Maxx 65N. (Avoid 65S, lower CCA). I bought them for my F250 but 2 months later bought the RV so I swapped the over. Very happy with them. Dirt cheap and great nationwide warranty.

My F250 came with a pair of O'Reilly batteries with 3 yr free replacement and both went bad after about 2.5 years. But since I didn't know the phone number for the purchase history/warranty, they wouldn't/couldn't honor the warranty. They had decals showing when they were manufactured which was less than 3 years, but that didn't matter.

So, I got the Walmart ones when the O'Reilly ones got so bad that I couldn't put it off anymore.

 

[The_Josh_Bear]

Costco stock replacements, I guess that's group 65. 850cca can't remember the reserve but they are good batteries. The best part is, if(when) one fails or starts to go, you walk into costco with BOTH and they warranty them out for two new ones even though only one was going. Costco has about the best return policy on planet earth, and though I rarely return anything, they never pitch a fit. My first set lasted about 7 years with them and I wasn't kind to the batteries.

 

[theSHERPA]

Costco stock replacements, I guess that's group 65. 850cca can't remember the reserve but they are good batteries. The best part is, if(when) one fails or starts to go, you walk into costco with BOTH and they warranty them out for two new ones even though only one was going. Costco has about the best return policy on planet earth, and though I rarely return anything, they never pitch a fit. My first set lasted about 7 years with them and I wasn't kind to them.

Same.


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[sjwelds]

Interstate G31 in my 92. Bent a lip flat on the tray and made my own hold downs. Put the ground to the outside in case of good contact.

 

[chillman88]

I've got AcDelco Group 31s in the dually. 1000cca each, cost $114/ea

Diego has a pair of $50 walmart group 65 value batteries. Only been in there a year but no problems so far.

 

[chris142]

I had Autozones AGM group 65's and they failed a few days out of warranty. We had Champion ones on consignment from Pep boys so I put those in. I think they are 650cca

 

[riphip]

Costco (Interstate) 65s / 850. Homer, Alaska I would make sure / make a way that I could get 31s /1000 in there. Use silicone/dielectric grease on the connections.

 

[miles1400]

my truck has interstate batteries, 850cca each i think. they are good batteries but be careful which shops you go to to get them. my truck had brand new interstates in it when i got it and when my VR went it fried the batteries and the shop i went to at the time would not warranty them even though they were less than a year old. i had to pay $360 for 2 new interstates and i will never go to that shop again

 

[riphip]

Costco warranty is great! "These are not holding charge like they did before" "Still in warranty, ok. 2 replacements. See ya later."

 

[Vanzal15]

Costco deep cycle marine

 

[Scotty4]

I put Optima red tops in mine after reading here they need help spinning. And let me just say it was probably more $$$ than I should have spent but she starts easy every time.