Battery Tray Modification - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jdalexa84 · 04-07-2019, 02:26 AM

I am doing an ls swap and I have read that some members have modified the original battery tray to fit on the driver side and I was wondering if any one has done a write up or maybe has pictures of how they made it fit and work on the driver side. Thanks

**jaros44sr** · 04-07-2019, 08:34 AM

If you use the auxillary (spelling) battery tray the holes are already there, factory

Steve Cole · 04-07-2019, 09:29 AM

You have to take the tray apart, (separate into two sides and the bottom) switch the two sides with each other and weld it back together. Or buy the aux tray. Either way, you have to drill at least one mounting hole in the core support.

67_C-30 · 04-07-2019, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Cole

You have to take the tray apart, (separate into two sides and the bottom) switch the two sides with each other and weld it back together. Or buy the aux tray. Either way, you have to drill at least one mounting hole in the core support.

It’s funny, I’m actually doing that very thing right now. I’m having to add 2 holes the aux tray, but my truck is a ‘67. I think the later trucks have more holes in the firewall.

jdalexa84 · 04-07-2019, 11:47 AM

I already separated the pieces but i guess i am not very imaginative because i dont see how to switch the around unless i use some angle to support the tray. Thats kinda why i was hoping for pictures.

**Getter-Done** · 04-07-2019, 12:30 PM

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bill3rail · 04-07-2019, 02:46 PM

Check the boards for an auxiliary battery tray. If none there, Brother's sells them.

Bill

bill3rail · 04-07-2019, 02:53 PM

They are actually on sale right now.

Item Number: BBA72AX
$99.99

https://www.brotherstrucks.com/67-72...tinfo/BBA72AX/

**'70_402** · 04-07-2019, 04:43 PM

Why do you need to do that for an LS swap?

jdalexa84 · 04-07-2019, 05:24 PM

I want the battery on the driver side for wiring purposes.

68Gold/white · 04-07-2019, 05:45 PM

I plan to buy the brothers aux tray assy, just to have extra cranking power, although I don't need it...just my choice!!!

04-07-2019, 02:26 AM	#1
jdalexa84 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lampasas, Texas Posts: 234	Battery Tray Modification I am doing an ls swap and I have read that some members have modified the original battery tray to fit on the driver side and I was wondering if any one has done a write up or maybe has pictures of how they made it fit and work on the driver side. Thanks

04-07-2019, 08:34 AM	#2
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,692	Re: Battery Tray Modification If you use the auxillary (spelling) battery tray the holes are already there, factory __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

04-07-2019, 09:29 AM	#3
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,626	Re: Battery Tray Modification You have to take the tray apart, (separate into two sides and the bottom) switch the two sides with each other and weld it back together. Or buy the aux tray. Either way, you have to drill at least one mounting hole in the core support.

04-07-2019, 11:47 AM	#5
jdalexa84 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lampasas, Texas Posts: 234	Re: Battery Tray Modification I already separated the pieces but i guess i am not very imaginative because i dont see how to switch the around unless i use some angle to support the tray. Thats kinda why i was hoping for pictures.

04-07-2019, 12:30 PM	#6
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,307	Re: Battery Tray Modification . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

04-07-2019, 02:46 PM	#7
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: Battery Tray Modification Check the boards for an auxiliary battery tray. If none there, Brother's sells them. Bill __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks!

04-07-2019, 02:53 PM	#8
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: Battery Tray Modification They are actually on sale right now. Item Number: BBA72AX $99.99 https://www.brotherstrucks.com/67-72...tinfo/BBA72AX/ __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks!

04-07-2019, 04:43 PM	#9
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,554	Re: Battery Tray Modification Why do you need to do that for an LS swap? Attached Images __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY

04-07-2019, 05:24 PM	#10
jdalexa84 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lampasas, Texas Posts: 234	Re: Battery Tray Modification I want the battery on the driver side for wiring purposes.

04-07-2019, 05:45 PM	#11
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,385	Re: Battery Tray Modification I plan to buy the brothers aux tray assy, just to have extra cranking power, although I don't need it...just my choice!!!



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