[LanNinja]

I was about to leave for work and my truck wouldn't start. :headbang:

Second time this has happened in the past month. I didn't leave any lights or doors open. My truck is over 3 years old so is it time to replace the battery? This sucks!

 

[dktaco]

I was about to leave for work and my truck wouldn't start. :headbang:

Second time this has happened in the past month. I didn't leave any lights or doors open. My truck is over 3 years old so is it time to replace the battery? This sucks!

Anything over 3 yrs. is great life out of the factory battery. Upgrade to an Odyssey (dry cell) they are amazing. :thumbsup:

 

[Hayduke]

I'm going on almost 4.5 years with the original battery in mine. Can't believe it's lasted this long. I'm counting down the days until it poops out.

 

[joelito2983]

It all depends on all the stuff u have in the truck that it didnt come with ( stereo system, lights , etc ) .....the interstate battery guide says that our truck has 585 amp consumption from factory so basiclly everything u add after that effects the life of ure battery .

Anybody that has a stereo system in there vehicle i just recomend the should have a optimum yellow top battery or better.

Thats just my opinion!!!

 

[LanNinja]

Looking at getting the optima yellow top or odyssey PC1700MJT. Anyone have either? Can you buy the odyssey local? I need to get a new battery ASAP.

 

[08TRDOFFROAD]

Do you have a Costco or a Sams Club near you? They are the cheapest place I have seen to get an Optima...

 

[R0dzilla7]

I Replaced Mine A Few Months Back....it Was Working Fine But I Figured That 4 Yrs From A Factory Battery Was Fine With Me. Went With An Interstate 24f, The Same As Stock. It Only Cost Me 80 Bucks As My Mom's Married To A Mechanic And He Can Get Them As Cost.

 

[08TRDOFFROAD]

LanNinja, You have a sound system correct?....if so, If it were me I would go with a Dual post (side post and top post) Yellow Top Optima...Move the truck's +&- to the side posts with top post adapters and use the top posts specifically for your sound system. Here is a link to the adapter I am referring to....

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_211BASTC/StreetWires-BASTC-Adapter.html?search=battery+post+adapter

 

[murdock1084]

I'm going on almost 4.5 years with the original battery in mine. Can't believe it's lasted this long. I'm counting down the days until it poops out.

:thumbsup: Agreed. Mine is the same factory one from 05. Still starts and even in below zero weather. I am also counting down the days till i have to purchase a new one. Gonna try for a guiness record :lol:

 

[griffin407c]

i'm still rocking the original from '05. it's definitely on it's last leg though. whenever i have the truck in the garage working on some mod for it, i always have the stereo going and lately it's been dying quick. i guess it's time for me to upgrade as well.

 

[LanNinja]

LanNinja, You have a sound system correct?....if so, If it were me I would go with a Dual post (side post and top post) Yellow Top Optima...Move the truck's +&- to the side posts with top post adapters and use the top posts specifically for your sound system. Here is a link to the adapter I am referring to....

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_211BASTC/StreetWires-BASTC-Adapter.html?search=battery+post+adapter

Yes I do which is why I'm considering the Optima. Thanks for the link.

 

[briangp]

Mines two and a half years old and running like a champ. Never had a dead battery, and I've accidentally left the lights on all day.

 

[LanNinja]

Where can I buy the odyssey battery? Do local stores carry them?

 

[murdock1084]

Where can I buy the odyssey battery? Do local stores carry them?

Yes, Autozones or any other type store usually carry them

 

[dktaco]

Yes, Autozones or any other type store usually carry them

Negative Ghost Rider! Not at Autozone here in Southern, CA...special order only. You can get them on e-bay I have seen them for our truck a few times. I can honestly say they are amazing batteries. I have two for our Kawasaki Ultra 150 and 1100 STX jet ski's and they are bad ass. Had them for over two years and no cranking problems and I have never had to charge them. When my stock one dies I getting a Odyssey. Well worth it and made in the USA just like our trucks! :thumbsup:

 

[LanNinja]

I found a local place that sells them here in Houston. Batteries Plus is the place. Going to call them in the morning to make sure they have the PC1200MJT.

 

[dktaco]

I found a local place that sells them here in Houston. Batteries Plus is the place. Going to call them in the morning to make sure they have the PC1200MJT.

Ummm...the part # I got for our trucks from www.odysseyfactory.com was 34R-PC1500T. Where did you come up with the PC1200MJT?

Here is a pic with the side terms-

http://www.odysseybatteries.com/battery/pc1500.htm

 

[LanNinja]

Ummm...the part # I got for our trucks from www.odysseyfactory.com was 34R-PC1500T. Where did you come up with the PC1200MJT?

Here is a pic with the side terms-

http://www.odysseybatteries.com/battery/pc1500.htm

A search on TN revealed the PC1200MJT and then I looked at the odyssey battery site to check it

http://www.odysseybatteries.com/battery/pc1200series.htm

So which one is right for our trucks?

 

[dktaco]

A search on TN revealed the PC1200MJT and then I looked at the odyssey battery site to check it

http://www.odysseybatteries.com/battery/pc1200series.htm

So which one is right for our trucks?

I would go with what Odyssey recommends. Maybe call them and see. They both have plenty of juice to crank our trucks, but I like the beefier w/ side terms.

 

[LanNinja]

The 34R-PC1500T doesn't have side terminals. I'll call the store in the morning.