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**CLOSED**Northstar Battery - Group Buy 7.0**

Discussion in 'Automotive Group Buys' started by ramonortiz55, Nov 28, 2018.

  1. Dec 3, 2018 at 4:56 PM
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    Kane50

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  2. Dec 4, 2018 at 8:02 AM
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    I searched and found nothing, but what does "V6 4WD 5VZFE option" mean? I'm curious because the V6 4WD 5VZFE and V6 4WD 5VZFE option take different batteries.
     
  3. Dec 4, 2018 at 8:07 AM
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    The stock battery in a 5VZFE Tacoma is a group 35 size battery. However, a group 24F also fits and is a bit larger/stronger so a lot of people use them instead (they are an option). It's a great route to go. So, check your current battery and you may find you have a 24F already. If you don't, decide between that an a 35.
     
  4. Dec 5, 2018 at 5:44 AM
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    In for a 24. Thanks!
     
  5. Dec 5, 2018 at 6:34 AM
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    Fox 3" Lift, Total Chaos UCA, and Wheelers Bumps.
    Which one do I need for Tacoma 2011 that doesn't require aftermarket battery cinch.
     
  6. Dec 5, 2018 at 6:48 AM
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    Depends on what package/options your truck has. Do a search on here. There are a few good threads that have answered this question.
     
  7. Dec 5, 2018 at 9:51 AM
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    @ramonortiz55

    I would like two batteries. One Group 24F and one Group 35.
    Thanks!
     
  8. Dec 5, 2018 at 11:06 AM
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  9. Dec 6, 2018 at 1:31 PM
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  10. Dec 7, 2018 at 4:17 PM
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    Put me on the list for a 31M
     
  11. Dec 7, 2018 at 4:19 PM
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    yessir
     
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  12. Dec 8, 2018 at 3:33 PM
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    put me down for a 35 please!
     
  13. Dec 8, 2018 at 3:56 PM
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    yup
     
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  15. Dec 10, 2018 at 7:02 AM
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    list updated, ordering starts next MONDAY!
     
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  17. Dec 10, 2018 at 3:08 PM
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  18. Dec 11, 2018 at 11:17 AM
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    So does anyone know what the real difference between the marine and the non-marine (automotive) NSB batteries are? Ive been going through some of their documentation today and the only real difference I can see is price and warranty. Even their brochures are almost exactly the same with the wording changed from 'automotive batteries' to 'marine batteries'.

    https://www.northstarbattery.com/media.ashx/nsbautomotivebatteries.pdf
    https://www.northstarbattery.com/media.ashx/nsbmarinebatteries.pdf

    Seems marine versions are about $20-30 more but have only a 3 yr warranty vs 4 yr.

    P.s. this link no longer works. Redirects you to their Tech Doc section which then leads to the same two I linked above.
     
  19. Dec 11, 2018 at 11:20 AM
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    I could be wrong, but this is how I’ve understood the difference ..

    https://marinebatteryguy.com/difference-marine-battery-car-battery/
     
  20. Dec 11, 2018 at 11:27 AM
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    Yup, guess I was more curious about the Northstar brand specifically? They make absolutely no distinction between their automotive and marine batteries.
     

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