They are pretty sorry. I work less than 2 blocks away from one of their manufacturing plants. So one day I go over there to buy a battery and was told we don't sell batteries here, so get off of our property
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| Author: | 0311_DoC [ Mon Apr 06, 2009 7:19 pm ] |
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For those using the Yellow top do you have the serial or product number? and where is the best place to get one. 4 wheel parts sell them for like 170 bux. is that good or a rip off? |
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| Author: | JeepinJarhead03 [ Mon Apr 06, 2009 7:25 pm ] |
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every time i've looked at the red/yellow/blue's ive seen 2 diff batteries at 2 different prices on each one whats the dimensions of the ones that work for ours it seems to be the difference between the batteries that i've looked at anyway |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Mon Apr 06, 2009 8:00 pm ] |
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model 34/78 fits great , have a red top in the garage thats 6 months old and and won't hold a charge. Optima will not warranty it , cheap a** company |
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| Author: | JeepinJarhead03 [ Mon Apr 06, 2009 8:01 pm ] |
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thanks tom |
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| Author: | Diggerfreek [ Mon Apr 06, 2009 8:35 pm ] |
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They are pretty sorry. I work less than 2 blocks away from one of their manufacturing plants. So one day I go over there to buy a battery and was told we don't sell batteries here, so get off of our property
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| Author: | KJWildman [ Mon Apr 06, 2009 8:40 pm ] |
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I've had a Red Top for 1-1/2 years and never had a problem with it. Well, there was that time camping at MI Speedway at the Nascar race.. but I had the stereo and subs cranked for about 6 hours! Got it started let it run for a little while and it's been fine ever since |
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| Author: | tjkj2002 [ Mon Apr 06, 2009 8:52 pm ] |
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You want the group 34/78 Optima.I originally installed a RedTop 2 weeks after I bought my KJ,then swapped in a YellowTop when I got the winch.The RedTop is still living in my fathers '01 SD(with another RedTop) and it's over 7 years old.My YellowTop has been in my KJ for 3 years with zero issues. What ever you do DO NOT USE THE SIDE POSTS,that is the #1 reason they deny warranty on any Optima,those are for GM apps only.They will deny a warranty real fast for using a winch of those side posts also,a big no-no since they are not rated for the amperage. |
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| Author: | JeepinJarhead03 [ Mon Apr 06, 2009 9:18 pm ] |
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the cheepo battery in mine is about 3-4 yrs old and with my move to the icebox i figured i'd get a new one before winter got started good, i just wasnt sure which dimensions battery I needed to get i appreciate the info you guys have, whats really the diff between the 3 colors of optimas? and by difference i mean practical difference |
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| Author: | daspes [ Mon Apr 06, 2009 9:31 pm ] |
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Doc, you can pick it up cheaper down the street the Exchange at Nellis. |
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| Author: | tjkj2002 [ Mon Apr 06, 2009 9:50 pm ] |
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Red Top = Normal starting Yellow Top = Winching,high power stereo's,and lots of lights-can with stand more draining then the Red Top Blue Top = Marines use(troller motors),apps where you do not run alternators,can with stand multiple deep drains without harm |
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| Author: | JeepinJarhead03 [ Mon Apr 06, 2009 9:57 pm ] |
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ah ok, makes sense, all is clear now 
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| Author: | Diggerfreek [ Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:11 pm ] |
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JeepinJarhead03 wrote: ah ok, makes sense, all is clear now
clear as mud right? 
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| Author: | KJ 119 [ Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:17 pm ] |
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I got my yellow and blue from Sams wholesale.Good prices. |
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| Author: | Sean [ Sat Apr 11, 2009 8:00 am ] |
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tjkj2002 wrote: Red Top = Normal starting
Yellow Top = Winching,high power stereo's,and lots of lights-can with stand I am trying to decide between a Red Top and Yellow Top, I do have roof lights and an 'upgraded stereo' + other electronics... however I do not run these with the engine off, is is still worth the yellow or should I stick with the red? Also, it is on a Renegade with the 160amp alternator Thanks, Sean |
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| Author: | Edvalencia [ Sat Apr 11, 2009 12:08 pm ] |
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I got my yellow top at Costco. Their prices are pretty good and their warranty is not bad either. I had a short that kept draining my battery. After a year and a half, it started failing, so I took it back to Costco. They gave me a pro-rated refund on the battery, which turned out to be about $60. |
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| Author: | tomsjeep [ Sat Apr 11, 2009 4:53 pm ] |
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Digging around the other day, I ran across a listing showing a Blue Top/Starting battery, plus a Blue Top. I didn't realize they had two different kinds of blue tops, but so it would seem. If so, that might be something to look for as well. I've had a Red Top living in my TJ for about 4 years now, the last year (since I got the Libby) the TJ hasn't seen much use, and the Red Top is still holding a charge well. I just recently got a trickle charger to add to the pile of toys so I can keep that battery alive. |
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