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Nice, what gen/year do you have? (My sig has a description of mine. Same engine as your 100.)

Nice, that's a massive battery! About 1.5" longer than 27F, right? That size is way too big for my 4th-gen 4Runner, which is why I chose H7 instead. It has basically the same footprint as 27F but is less tall, so created this spacer.

Based on the pix I just looked at, Walmart, AZ, and Advance Auto AGMs are Johnson Control/Clarios. NAPA and O'Reilly ones are Deka Intimidator, but unfortunately Deka doesn't seem to make a 27F. https://www.eastpennmanufacturing.com/wp-content/uploads/Intimidator-Automotive-Flyer-1737.pdf

Sorry to hear about your battery warranty troubles, and thanks a lot for this helpful research. (I updated my notes accordingly.) With Sears in trouble, NAPA might be a good remaining source for a Deka Intimidator: https://www.napaonline.com/p/NBP9834R $174 775 CCA 9l volume...

I am reasonably confident it is. Looks just like the one on this picture. I am planning to do the same when my current battery needs replacement.

My impression is that both are in the same segment of AGM batteries used for normal starting (see also this Optima FAQ) but these are higher quality, more reliable, US-made, and about 25% cheaper than the (current) Optima. This is based on what I've been reading here and elsewhere, so I defer...

Great thread indeed, @cary! I have a few more data points based on my ongoing research: Autozone Duralast Platinum AGM 24F and Advance Auto Parts AutoCraft Platinum AGM 24F look like they are made by Johnson Controls. East Penn does not make a 24F AGM. Autozone does not seem to carry the...

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