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Old 07-16-2006, 08:35 PM   #1
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battery location (stepside)

im wanting to put my battery on the frame rail, but i did some measureing and just behind the cab (where i wanted it) there isnt enogh room for it (would hit the step) so where else would be good? is there enough room behind the seat?
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Old 07-16-2006, 08:55 PM   #2
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Re: battery location (stepside)

I would suggest somewhere besides behind the seat because of fumes.If you do go behind the seat make sure you use a battery box that has provisions for venting.Maybe a better solution would be a battery box with cover built into the bed floor.
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Old 07-17-2006, 01:32 AM   #3
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Re: battery location (stepside)

If you put it behind the seat...your battery better be an Optima!
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Old 07-17-2006, 02:01 AM   #4
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Re: battery location (stepside)

Talk to xxl, I think he mounted one on the frame on a stepside.
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Old 07-17-2006, 02:02 AM   #5
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Re: battery location (stepside)

if you mopunt it in the cab you'll want a gell battery that is compeletey sealed
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Old 07-17-2006, 08:25 AM   #6
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Re: battery location (stepside)

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If you put it behind the seat...your battery better be an Optima!
yes it would be, red top...
ill pm xxl thanks... keep the ideas coming tho
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Old 07-17-2006, 08:53 PM   #7
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Re: battery location (stepside)

Hey, I bought a frame mount kit from cpp to hold an optima battery and mounted it to the frame under the bed in front of the passenger side rear wheel. I actually got 2 to help support the stereo.
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Old 07-17-2006, 10:59 PM   #8
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Hey, I bought a frame mount kit from cpp to hold an optima battery and mounted it to the frame under the bed in front of the passenger side rear wheel. I actually got 2 to help support the stereo.
Joe
actually inside the outer wheel arch? BTW thats what i got too, the drop out battery box...
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