Gel cell batteries

RatLabGuy

RatLabGuy

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need a new battery. Like te hdurabilities of the gel-cells.
NAPA has stopped carrying Excide, including the Orbital. not sure why but this makes me wonder.
I know tehre have been alot of prblems w/ the Optimas of late.

What other options are there?
 
Odyssey. And I think Sams Club had one maybe?
 
I got a Optima Yellow top a few months ago out the door for $160. Nothing but good things to say about it so far. Havent had one problem out of it. Time will tell though.
 
I have run Optimas since they were first sold and still do. Sam's is a pretty good place.
 
the Sears rebadged oddessy battery I posted is on sale this week for $142. It has more cranking amps by almost double of the optima and a 4 year replacement warranty. I know a lot of people running them in their jeep. I also have seen a bunch of people have problems with optimas in the last year or two.
 
Been doing a little checking as well (I've ran optimas w/ good luck in the past)...

red top 34/78: $129
yellow top d34/78: $165

like foxracin said, advance auto, buy online and pick up in store, but use code LC123 instead on BIG50.
 
tkob1060 said:
the Sears rebadged oddessy battery I posted is on sale this week for $142. It has more cranking amps by almost double of the optima and a 4 year replacement warranty. I know a lot of people running them in their jeep. I also have seen a bunch of people have problems with optimas in the last year or two.
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Cool! I'll go get one tomorrow.Wish I'd seen thsi post earlier, woudl have gotten it today.
 
Are the Odyssey/Diehard Platinum batteries gel cells?
Nothing on Sear's website mentions it being different from a typical lead-acid battery.
 
I'm running the O'rielly's AGM battery and ove it. IIRC they have a 2 year replacement, that may be a hook up..... I used it in my TJ and winched alot and it sat for 6 months and now is in my Explorer.
 
Well today on Sears' website, the Diehard Platnumi is not only on sale, but got anotehr 10% off for ordering online and picking up locally... $136 w/ tax! W/ an 8 year warranty - can't beat that.

Just got it - holy CRAP thsi thing is heavy (54 lbs? Seriously?).
All those CCAs must really add on the weight, lol.

FYI the DieHard Platinum P-4 is the same, size 34/78, but has BOTH top and side terminals... perfect for connecting winch wires...
 
Be sure to run the winch off the top posts, not the side post. I have seen 2 different batteries melt the side post terms out....
 
snappy said:
Be sure to run the winch off the top posts, not the side post. I have seen 2 different batteries melt the side post terms out....
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x2, I never seen it in person, but seen it written on the internet a gazillion times, so it must be true. Supposedly the side terminals are internally connected to the top terminals with a thin strip of conductor. The real beef is between the top terminals directly to the guts of the battery. Side terminals are fine for small bursts, such as a starter, but no good with a long hard winch draw.
 
snappy said:
Be sure to run the winch off the top posts, not the side post. I have seen 2 different batteries melt the side post terms out....
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Well, good to know. I've never heard that, nor had a problem with it.
But since I have to re-make my holder anyway :lol:, this would be the time to swap around.
 
RatLabGuy said:
Well today on Sears' website, the Diehard Platnumi is not only on sale, but got anotehr 10% off for ordering online and picking up locally... $136 w/ tax! W/ an 8 year warranty - can't beat that.
Just got it - holy CRAP thsi thing is heavy (54 lbs? Seriously?).
All those CCAs must really add on the weight, lol.
FYI the DieHard Platinum P-4 is the same, size 34/78, but has BOTH top and side terminals... perfect for connecting winch wires...
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damn that is one hell of a deal :beer:
 
Interstate batteries now sells a gell cell battery also but not sure of price. Allways have ran interstates in my vehicles and when ever mine finally dies, have had acid type battery for 5 years now, im going with one of there new gell cell batteries!
 
If you know any service shops owners, etc the optimas are $114 at Advance auto if you have a shop account. I have never had them check, walk in say your picking it up for #### give them there phone number and your on your way. I have always done it with permission, but have never been questioned. I picked up a standard battery last week, but saw the optima pricing on the screen.
 
RatLabGuy said:
Well today on Sears' website, the Diehard Platnumi is not only on sale, but got anotehr 10% off for ordering online and picking up locally... $136 w/ tax! W/ an 8 year warranty - can't beat that.
Just got it - holy CRAP thsi thing is heavy (54 lbs? Seriously?).
All those CCAs must really add on the weight, lol.
FYI the DieHard Platinum P-4 is the same, size 34/78, but has BOTH top and side terminals... perfect for connecting winch wires...
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Just went to the site and no sale or 10% off. $189 +tax, guess I missed out:(
 
I bought a red top in December of 06 at URE when my other Red top was damaged. It died this summer. I doubt I'll buy another one. Looking into the Sears P4 as a replacement.
 
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