Batteries of choice?

[havahockey]

I plan to run dual batteries in the back of my truck real soon. What is everyones suggestions on which battery to run? I was either going to run two Red-Top Optimas or one Red-Top and one Yellow-Top. Has anyone had good luck with a different brand?

Thanks a lot,
Jason

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[blind655]

so far.. I have been happy with my Optima yellow top. I've had it for over a year and have had no problems with it.. just my .02

A suburban might not be as good as a truck, but it comes damn close with 8 people in it

[Timberwlf]

whats the difference between a red top and a yellow top??

Brandon



94 Ranger X-Cab 4x4 4.0L Pre-Runner/ Chase Truck/ Future 7 Unlimited Race Truck

[Marshall]

I have a yellow top and my high output altanator(sp?) went bad and dumped so much juice in it that it swelled up till it was round and hissed out the little vent holes in the top. I fixed the problem and Im still using the batt a year later. It kinda returned to its normal size. But I dont think I would buy an other brand. I think the Yellow is a deep cycle which has a longer reserve than the red , but I could be wrong on that one. MW

[cleartoy]

Optimas are the only batts ive seen hold up to off road abuse. They dont leak, they are gel filled, so no plates to break.



85 Toyota xtracab 4x4(for sale)
94 Toyota stdcab 2x4
99 Yamaha YZ250

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[blind655]

I think with the deep cycle you can drain it to zero power and re charge it with out damaging the battery.. I guess with a regular battery its not good to do that

A suburban might not be as good as a truck, but it comes damn close with 8 people in it

[scott]

2 Red Tops should be good enough. Are you planning on running lots of lights ???

[havahockey]

I have 4 100W lights, 2 55W Dust lights.

[rdc]

If you're not sure which to use, get an orange top.

[Kritter]

I've got a Die Hard and it rocks. Never had a problem, stereo with mad bumps runs for hours on end and I have killed it to zero several times. Optimas are overpriced and overrated. I think I payed 100 for mine installed with 6 year warranty and it has not let me down yet....4 years later.

Kris

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