Need a new Battery

atoyot · 12-23-07, 06:26 PM

Well I would like suggestions on a good battery for an 02 4Runner. I was going to go with an Optima but it does not fit unless I want to extend the battery cables. Any suggestions on something comparable to an Optima yellow or maybe red?

Pluton · 12-26-07, 10:47 AM

You can get Optimas w/ reversed terminals("R" series)...re-check the available products and you'll find them.

MOfj40 · 12-27-07, 08:37 PM

Keep in mind with the optimas- they don't handle rapid charging. trickle only.

I've got an optima red top in my 40, and a small current leak somewhere in my headlight relay circuit. I went too long without starting it and it drained. I didn't want to wait a day to trickle charge it, so I set the charger to 75 amp for about a minute and fired it up. It started, but hasn't held a full charge since.

Since then I've read posts from others on this board describing similar issues. Not necessarily a problem, just something to be aware of.

cackalak han · 12-31-07, 09:47 AM

I just changed out my battery on my 02 4Runner with a Costco unit. It's got a 3 year warranty (if you know Costco, warranty issues are resolved with ease), and 100 month pro-rated warranty. Works fine for me. Cost was $60, IIRC. Starts up great, but I think I have to change out the starter contacts.

97 FZJ80 · 12-31-07, 10:52 AM

Draining any battery down competely will kill it - whether its a AGM or regular flooded battery. A deep cycle battery works better in this application.

Optima can be fast charged (75 Amp+) just as well as any flooded battery, as long as you keep the battery temperature under control and not burn it up.

sandals · 01-04-08, 11:22 PM

I assume from the initial post that you require the higher quality yellow top, right? If so, get the R version as Pluton suggested. If not, my suggestion is to find a comparable-to-stock battery that has a reasonable amount of warranty such as the Costco version.

netwt12 · 01-05-08, 08:53 AM

i've been very happy with the dry cell orbital betteries that napa sells.

gregers05 · 01-10-08, 12:47 PM

i have a interstate mega-tron and love it

12-26-07, 10:47 AM	#2
Pluton IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 369	You can get Optimas w/ reversed terminals("R" series)...re-check the available products and you'll find them. __________________ Pluton '91 4x4 regcab, 22re,4.56's w/ 31's, BudBuilt CM, Bilsteins, no REAL mods...no more 87 FJ60, or '85 FJ60. Santa Monica,CA

12-27-07, 08:37 PM	#3
MOfj40 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: KC TLCA# 17453 Posts: 420	Keep in mind with the optimas- they don't handle rapid charging. trickle only. I've got an optima red top in my 40, and a small current leak somewhere in my headlight relay circuit. I went too long without starting it and it drained. I didn't want to wait a day to trickle charge it, so I set the charger to 75 amp for about a minute and fired it up. It started, but hasn't held a full charge since. Since then I've read posts from others on this board describing similar issues. Not necessarily a problem, just something to be aware of. __________________ 1968 FJ40 00 Tundra 4x4 08 FJ Cruiser 4x4

12-31-07, 10:52 AM	#5
97 FZJ80 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 1,256	Draining any battery down competely will kill it - whether its a AGM or regular flooded battery. A deep cycle battery works better in this application. Optima can be fast charged (75 Amp+) just as well as any flooded battery, as long as you keep the battery temperature under control and not burn it up. __________________ 97 LX450 - Plano, TX ARB winch bumper - triple lockers - center d/l switch - reclining mid/rear seats - HIRs - map/domes/doors/cargo/tail LEDs - crystal clear lights - aux fuse block - power outlets - lots of cupholders - PriorityStart! - Optima - exact mats - Waeco fridge - Sarmonprod.com xfer case cover To be installed: OME 851/852, Bilsteins, dual batteries w/Optima D31M, JDM condensor fan, JDM fog lights. "Today is yesterday's tomorrow"

01-04-08, 11:22 PM	#6
sandals IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 11	I assume from the initial post that you require the higher quality yellow top, right? If so, get the R version as Pluton suggested. If not, my suggestion is to find a comparable-to-stock battery that has a reasonable amount of warranty such as the Costco version. __________________ 1996 4runner, 5 spd, factory rear locker, TRD coils, OME 890s, other stuff, 285 75r16 Firestone Destination MTs on L/C wheels, rest is stock..for now!

01-10-08, 12:47 PM	#8
gregers05 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Auburn, AL/Kennesaw, GA Posts: 30	i have a interstate mega-tron and love it __________________ '99 Tacoma 3.4L v6 5spd. 4x4 SAW 2.0 Deaver AAL w/Bilstein 5125s 33x12.50R15" Baja Claws MIOR sliders all-pro bumper and skids Marlin Crawler rear bumper T-Max EW9000 lockrite-rear My Pics

12-31-07, 09:47 AM	#4
cackalak han IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 208	I just changed out my battery on my 02 4Runner with a Costco unit. It's got a 3 year warranty (if you know Costco, warranty issues are resolved with ease), and 100 month pro-rated warranty. Works fine for me. Cost was $60, IIRC. Starts up great, but I think I have to change out the starter contacts.

01-05-08, 08:53 AM	#7
netwt12 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Auburn, Al TLCA# 18912 Posts: 85	i've been very happy with the dry cell orbital betteries that napa sells.

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