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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by george3, Oct 18, 2009.

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  1. Dec 11, 2014 at 7:57 PM
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    MonkeyProof

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    DieHard Platinum handsdown!!

    i have used my wench more times then i can count with this badboy and it has never let me down. i got it early 2010 and its still going strong.
    [​IMG]

    i have even paired it up with my Optima Yellow Top from my crawler to a Ready Welder to perform emergency trail side repairs..
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  2. Dec 11, 2014 at 8:26 PM
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    Which model is Platinum is that? Deep cycle? What group size? Any mods needed to fit with stock terminals/cables?
     
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  3. Dec 11, 2014 at 9:03 PM
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    Go down to the dealer, they will put in a new one, throw away your old one,
    all for about $100.00. In five years repeat. jmop

    [​IMG]
     
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  4. Dec 11, 2014 at 9:23 PM
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    2004TacomaSR5

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    Tacoma is stock and staying that way, Pickup is TBA as of now.
    I'm pretty loyal to Interstate, have an old green top in my plow truck that's been going for 12 years of hard use and abuse, it just wont die. My 2004 came with a DieHard battery, when it goes, it will be replaced with a new green top Interstate.
     
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  5. Dec 11, 2014 at 9:57 PM
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    MonkeyProof

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    it's a marine deep cycle, group size 31m, 1150CCA. no mods were needed or necessary to fit that sucker in.
    http://www.sears.com/diehard-platinum-marine-battery-group-size-31m-price/p-02850131000P


    the Pelfreybilt battery tray also fits perfectly in the stock location and is made specifically for the battery. the craftsmanship is amazing!

    you can purchase the battery tray from www.pelfreybilt.com
    also checkout their thread here at TW
    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/pelfreybilt-off-road/215316-pelfreybilt-off-road.html
     
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  6. Dec 11, 2014 at 10:01 PM
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    MonkeyProof

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    i killed my stock battery with using my wench only 3 times. that gave me the reason to purchase the diehard battery that i have now.
     
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  7. Dec 12, 2014 at 8:19 AM
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  8. Dec 12, 2014 at 8:20 AM
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    wait till they go down the cost ranges from 230 to 300 depends on the time of year.
     
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  9. Dec 12, 2014 at 8:21 AM
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    Totally agree with monkey poo.
     
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  10. Dec 12, 2014 at 8:22 AM
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    Five years isn't that long. There are much better batteries out there that'll last longer. Like I said, I've got a green top Interstate in my plow truck that will be entering it's 13th year of service in February. It refuses to die.
     
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  11. Dec 12, 2014 at 8:22 AM
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  12. Dec 12, 2014 at 9:38 AM
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    In Montana that may be true. Batteries lifespan in the south florida heat aren't even 5 years.
     
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  13. Dec 12, 2014 at 9:41 AM
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    The DieHard platinum 31M is hands down the best single battery you can actually fit on a Tacoma. The CCA's, deep draw capability and recharge ability of this AGM battery far exceeds any other single battery for these trucks.
    We are currently running a 15% off sale on all Pelfreybilt items so the Stainless Steel battery cage for this monster is cheaper as well.
     
    Socalduckslayer, Dec 12, 2014
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  14. Dec 12, 2014 at 5:33 PM
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    I had to discover Tacoma World to learn there is such a thing as a "battery fanboi." Live and learn.
     
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  15. Dec 12, 2014 at 5:44 PM
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  16. Dec 12, 2014 at 5:47 PM
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  17. Dec 12, 2014 at 6:04 PM
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    I like the deep-cycle marine batteries because of the dual-duty lugs. Interstate deep cycle marines are a good bang for the buck. 27F fits both the truck and the trailer. There's other brands with dual lugs, but Interstate seems to me is best bang for the buck.
     
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  18. Dec 12, 2014 at 7:19 PM
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    No five years is not very long, it isn't that I needed a battery, I put everything on a schedule, in doing so I have never needed a battery, how much money I will lose over a lifetime will be marginal,

    However getting 13 years & counting is GREAT, I agree, getting service like that I would continue with the GreenTop!!!! looks like you will be putting your plow truck to use this year , good luck
     
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  19. Dec 13, 2014 at 6:56 PM
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    I have been looking at the AGM Battery. They are very much like a gel battery but in some test rated better..I see odyssey Battery is mentioned a lot here..I was looking at the Diehard advance GOLD 34R and Platinum batteries.. My mechanic friend likes them and says that odyssey makes both of these AGM Batteries for Diehard.. the 34R is 100.00 bucks cheaper than the X2... The Platinum around 50 cheaper..My friend told me to stay clear of the NEW optima's..
     
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  20. Dec 13, 2014 at 7:01 PM
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    I've heard nothing but bad stuff about the new Optimas. That's why I opted for the odyssey extreme
     
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