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what optima battery for a 2004?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by xDEADBIRDx, Jun 14, 2009.

  1. Jun 14, 2009 at 7:59 PM
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    i've been trying to find a solid answer for some time now with no avail.

    i've heard to get the ones with reverse terminals, i've heard to mount it sideways, i've heard to use a piece of 2x4 as a spacer, all kinds of shit.

    can somebody please tell me exactly what red top will fit in an 04, and how? if you got the model number, that would be sweet


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  2. Jun 14, 2009 at 8:04 PM
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  5. Jun 15, 2009 at 7:12 AM
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    The closest fit is a Red Top 34R. Either some sort of spacer or a modified hold-down bracket will be required.
     
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  6. Jun 15, 2009 at 7:25 AM
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    x2... i ran a 34R and it worked perfect...

    im currently using a 35 or 78 and my wires are stretched pretty tight...

    looking to step up to a yellow top 75 if i can find a reversed terminal one though...
     
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  7. Jun 15, 2009 at 12:10 PM
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    You will need a Optima 34R...R meaning reverse terminals.
     
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  8. Jun 15, 2009 at 9:39 PM
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    just out of curiosity, why the switch to 35 or 78 if the 34R worked perfect?
     
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  9. Jun 16, 2009 at 1:01 AM
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    anybody know what group battery this is? it's side mounted and they used the spacer that came with the battery.

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    xDEADBIRDx, Jun 16, 2009
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  10. Jun 16, 2009 at 2:20 AM
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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    All optima batteries are sealed, so they can all be mounted like that if you choose... :)
     
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  11. Jun 16, 2009 at 4:12 AM
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    They have posts on both tops & sides. We love our Yellow Top in the jeep!!
     
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  12. Jun 16, 2009 at 4:50 AM
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  13. Jun 16, 2009 at 7:51 AM
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  14. Jun 16, 2009 at 10:28 PM
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    im thinking better go with the diehard platinum. too much work in looking for spacers and whatnot. seems like optimas taking a nosedive anyway

    anybody using this battery? does it fit good without spacers and things?

    [​IMG]
     
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  15. Jun 17, 2009 at 5:12 AM
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    If that's a Group 35 Platinum - no, it won't fit without adaptation. The terminals are located on the front, not the rear, when installed 'upright', and your stock battery cables won't reach them.
     
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  16. Jun 17, 2009 at 10:52 AM
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  17. Jun 18, 2009 at 6:38 PM
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  18. Feb 8, 2010 at 12:20 PM
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    Cords to short then i made a mistake that i do not care to mention. Had to change the stock wires from top mount to side mount.
    When the weather gets better i will complete but now the truck runs.
     
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