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Group 31 battery advice

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by jgallo1, Aug 25, 2018.

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  1. Aug 26, 2018 at 9:24 PM
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  2. Aug 26, 2018 at 9:26 PM
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    What size? Reading all the problems with them seems to point to 31s, 24/34s, and 27s as possible issues. The car guys love them, but are running smaller sizes.
     
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  3. Aug 26, 2018 at 9:28 PM
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    I have a 1200 Series, long ass part number cause it has a steel jacket and reverse terminals.
     
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  4. Aug 26, 2018 at 9:33 PM
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    Still looks as good as day 1.
     
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  5. Aug 26, 2018 at 10:58 PM
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    Did this today.
     
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  6. Aug 27, 2018 at 4:16 AM
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    Agreed. In another life, I was the guy that sold many of these to NASCAR Xfinity series teams. Especially vibration resistant was their main claim to fame.
     
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  7. Aug 27, 2018 at 5:58 PM
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    Thats exactly what I read it seems there is real issues with the 31's.and 27's I dont think its worth the risk, when you can get northstar or X2.
    I am just going to get the best deal on a 27 agm, northstar or X2. There is a battieres plus in bozeman they seem to always have X2.
    I think the 27F will fit without having to change the cage as well.
     
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  8. Aug 27, 2018 at 6:01 PM
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    How does everyone like the optima batteries. I do t know too much about them by keep hearing good things about them
     
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  9. Aug 27, 2018 at 6:08 PM
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    I had them in my Dodge. Dual set up. No issues. I’ve got them in my boat, as well. Dual set up. No issues.
     
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  10. Aug 27, 2018 at 6:11 PM
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    Read the reviews from the last couple years, they’re pretty bad.

     
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    That is what I remember too, years ago they were really good and then they were taken over by a large company and went downhill.
     
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    Yeah, I’ve read a lot of bad reviews recently about Optima, plus they’re still crazy expensive.

     
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    I wasn’t sure what everyone thought. I just heard a while ago that they were all the rage
     
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    Like 5-10 years ago they were but I’m reading that quality has really gone down hill the last couple years after they were bought out and moved to Mexico


     
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    I have too look into a new battery setup
     
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  16. Aug 27, 2018 at 6:54 PM
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    I had a good experience with them warranty'ing a battery on my Honda. therefore I've stuck with them.
     
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  17. Aug 27, 2018 at 9:43 PM
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    Are you just using the group 31 for you alternator and lights?
     
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  18. Aug 27, 2018 at 11:30 PM
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    what about the red top or yellow top......
     
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  19. Aug 31, 2018 at 2:21 AM
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    I've had good luck,with them but others haven't. Now made overseas.
     
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    whats a good replacement for red/yellow tops then
     
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