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Biggest battery in stock location?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Rujack, Feb 19, 2019.

  1. Feb 19, 2019 at 7:13 PM
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    Rujack

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    Which tray?
     
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  2. Feb 19, 2019 at 7:14 PM
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  3. Feb 19, 2019 at 7:17 PM
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    Oops that’s what I meant
     
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  4. Feb 19, 2019 at 7:19 PM
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    I had the group 31 X2 on a modified stock tray without issues. Then came up on a CBI tray which fit well but still close to the oil filler neck.

    When I rolled my truck the battery didn’t budge but the motor shifted enough to snap the filler neck off.
     
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  5. Feb 19, 2019 at 7:24 PM
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    I’ll be sure to modify my filler neck so it doesn’t break in case I roll my truck!
     
  6. Feb 19, 2019 at 7:37 PM
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    Cheap plastic one from auto parts store.
     
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  7. Feb 19, 2019 at 8:51 PM
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    I think the battery cage was around $100 (check CBI’s website). I got the Northstar battery through a group buy. I paid $357. Stock price is $410.
     
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  8. Feb 20, 2019 at 3:51 AM
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  10. Feb 21, 2019 at 3:29 AM
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  12. Feb 21, 2019 at 4:53 AM
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    This is what I got. I got the CBI tray for $90 and the Northstar Group31 through the group by for $350-ish. I also added the SDHQ Battery Terminals.
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  13. Nov 13, 2019 at 6:59 AM
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    Put an Optima 31M in last weekend. Janky tie-down from Oreilly’s on the OEM 24F tray. Still gotta sort it out, and trim the all-tread.

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  14. Nov 13, 2019 at 7:04 AM
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    NorthStar group 31 in a CBI tray. Best combo IMO.
     
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  15. Nov 13, 2019 at 7:26 AM
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    I support it! Wish I went that route, pretty tough to beat a free battery. May revisit this later down the line.
     
  16. Nov 13, 2019 at 10:03 AM
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    I'm guessing the 31 series battery makes the Tacoma lean worse then what it already is?
     
  17. Nov 13, 2019 at 12:17 PM
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    It doesn't help but I can't imagine it makes that big of a difference. At worst it might be 20-30 lbs heavier. Compared to my fat ass that's nothing :D
     
  18. Nov 13, 2019 at 12:25 PM
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    Depends, my 27F North Star is heavier than the optima 31m. Friggin 67 lbs! You have to worry more about sheet metal cracking from hard wheeling over the taco lean
     
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  19. Nov 13, 2019 at 1:34 PM
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    Thanks fellas. I'm only at a 1/4" difference from left to right in the front. Not enough to even care about, but was wondering if this would enhance it even more.
     
  20. Nov 14, 2019 at 8:36 AM
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    If there is a lean, not noticeable to me, not really an issue.


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