Gimme some good batteries

[tader]

Originally Posted by Mopar1973Man

How about the factory batteries???

Mine are heading to 7 years old and still kicking... I load tested them not to long ago and still passed with flying colors...

Just replaced mine j/ before Christmas... I'd have to they held up well. hopefully I'll get more out of my Duralasts though

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2002 2500 SLTPlus QC SB 4X4 Goerends 47RE, FBD 5" Strait Pipe Exhaust w/ Diverter Pipe and a 7" Mitered Grand Rock, 150 Sticks, BHAF, Edge Juice w/ Attitude, FASS 150, Leveling kit, 4:10s, TOYO 315's

[TJT-Rav]

Just pulled the stockers out of the '01 this fall, I guess they did pretty good. Replaced them with a set of Odyssey's, I've had no experience with this brand but so far so good. Hopefully nobody has any Odyssey horror stories

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'01 3500 Dually 6 spd, AFE stage 2 intake, AFE 4" exhaust brake back, 50hp injectors, 65hp Bulldog + boost elbow, HD clutch, AD 150 in the box in the spare bedroom..ugh, Amsoil dual bypass, NOT a 53 block, big and shiny.

[nbaca]

i have a dual set up in my jeep and am running the napa orbitals and they work great. one is for my winch and all accessories, the other is for the truck and they have been great.

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[Nitrous340]

I just got a killer deal on some interstate black top group 27s.... 2 batts for $160!!

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2001 2500 4x4
PDR HX-40, PSC brace, Hamilton 110 springs, Fluidamper, ARP studs, Adrenalin, DDP 150, custom intake, 4" straight pipe, AIRDOG 150, BD black FP, Suncoast billet trans, 3-disc converter, 3rd Gen Brakes, Thuren 3rd Gen track bar. RIP grandpa "Red" 10-11-08
WAGNAAR MOTORSPORTS

[SRLAX86]

Cant go wrong with a pair of Interstate group 31's. Not overly expensive and they are awesome batteries

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97 ext cab long box, aps bulletproof 47re, 250k all stock for now

[ChrisG]

I have 2 optima yellow tops and they fit and work great. If you have a costco near by they have a great price. I have optimas on all my rides and never had any type of problem. And by the way just this last Christmas I was visiting family in Gunnison CO and my 2001 2500 starts just fine at -23 degrees with out being pluged in with those batteries.

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2001 2500 CTD Stock for now

[Danderson]

Originally Posted by ChopperDan

I have to cast my vote for Interstate battery. I have used them for many years without problems.

Kragen stopped carrying Interstates quite awhile ago. Too many returns they told me.

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'07 2500 SLT,5.9,reg.cab.,G-56, 4wd,8' Northstar popup 24/7. Carli,Defiant,Kore,Lorenz and MADS.

[Dracozny]

Originally Posted by johnyb59

Well its about that time. I need to replace my batteries. The old girl is getting kind of cantankorus to start on a cold morning. I'm thinking some Optima Red tops. But I want some more opinions. Whatcha all think?

load test those old ones after an overnight trickle charge.
your cantankerous starting issues could be solenoid contacts or motor brush related.
I am running the schucks inhouse brand for the last 4 years, just load tested last month and they are within spec.

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1999 2500 Laramie 4x4, Longbed, nv4500, goose neck hitch, boost/pyro gauges, raptor 100.

[johnyb59]

I replaced these a long time ago. This was an old dead thread before today

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2001 SRW QCLB 150 hp jammer nozzles, 120 hp quad stacked w/ 65 hp xzt+, tst stealth plate, walbro lift pump, leveling kit, autometer has all the gauges covered, Valair ceramic, 4" straight pipe, stock turbo "If it weren't for the United States military, there'd be NO United States of America."

[thierry]

hi
for me the red optima are the best , i have those battery in my ram cummins since 1999 until now!!! and run perfect, i have the same (two in serie 24v) on my tugboat since 2003 and allways ok , engine is a caterpillar 850 HP (BUT you must have good connections to starter, and a good working engine) and two on my farm tractor John deere 4955 ,210HP(no problem) i think i am winner, other battery run max 4 years for a little less money.
that's my opinion
friendly regards
Thierry

[whoaru99]

Just put two Walmart Everstart Maxx 65 batteries in the truck. Three year full replacement warranty. Guess we'll see...

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98.5 3500 QC 2WD DRW, 5-speed, 3.55 limited slip, EZ + TST PM2 stack, pyro gauge, AD100 (in process of installing)

[Dracozny]

Originally Posted by johnyb59

I replaced these a long time ago. This was an old dead thread before today

funny how that happens

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1999 2500 Laramie 4x4, Longbed, nv4500, goose neck hitch, boost/pyro gauges, raptor 100.