1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series
One of the nicest 80 series I've seen up for sale in a long time.
One of the nicest 80 series I've seen up for sale in a long time.
80 Series General Tech and Classifieds
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By owning a factory locked 80 series I wouldn't buy a factory locked again most likely. While my lockers work, they are slow to engage and disengage; often requiring backing, turning circles, and cussing. And not to mention the problems incurred if one of the factory lockers breaks inside the axle. The next big project on my 80 will be swapping my factory lockers for Harrop lockers.
The 3 battery sizes that fit in an 80 in the stock location that I know of are 24f, 27f or 34r. The biggest is the 27f. Keep in mind an Optima from 10 years ago is not the same Optima you can buy today. I'd buy the higest line your local parts store has in a 27f. It will come with at least a 3 year warranty and 650+ CCA. Batteries Plus in Flowood has a nice sealed battery available but it's pricey.
Thanks @offr0adlim0
Was thinking about this one: SLI24FAGMDP - X2Power Battery for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser L6 4.5L 450CCA US Car and Truck at Batteries Plus Bulbs
With the 10% off online and rebate it will be about $230 so not too bad.
Was thinking about this one: SLI24FAGMDP - X2Power Battery for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser L6 4.5L 450CCA US Car and Truck at Batteries Plus Bulbs
With the 10% off online and rebate it will be about $230 so not too bad.
@AndyO78FJ40 id go with the group 27
Found the X2 27f: SLI27FAGMDP - X2Power Battery for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser L6 4.5L 625CCA Canada/Optional Car and Truck at Batteries Plus Bulbs
Wasn't there an Interstate Deep Cycle that 49 Tire used to carry?
Wasn't there an Interstate Deep Cycle that 49 Tire used to carry?
So is Optima not as good anymore? You can get this 27F yellow top for $206
Optima Batteries Yellow Top, Group D27F, 830 CCA, Top Post - 8037-127
Optima Batteries Yellow Top, Group D27F, 830 CCA, Top Post - 8037-127
I've heard the same, but I have had a couple yellow tops and so far so good for now. Got about a year on the latest one. I have a battery tray for the optima and didnt want to fool with getting another one right now so I picked up another one. If it becomes a problem then I will see about getting a different mount.
I had a red top in the 80 (well, 2) and it crapped out in about 18 months. They are not what they used to be.
I won a Yellow Top at the Ramble 2014. It sat in the garage for at least 1.5 years before I installed it. Cranked that 2F like it was a day old. Ran it down to dead twice and it has always come back strong.
I've got the one that was on your 40 that I'm not using anymore. I believe it's a group 27 too...
Optima production was moved to Mexico in late 2000s (?) and quality has gone downhill since. It's a crap shoot on what you will get. I have a 10+ year old yellow top in my crawler and had a red in the 2001 4Runner. I've had to warranty a couple of reds.
The other issue with the Optimas is that they like to be treated with kid gloves. Once they're drained, they may or may not come back to life. I even bought an Optima charger in hopes I could revive a few I picked up as dead off of friends. Mixed results there.
For a DD, I've had better luck with Advance Gold. Buy the biggest battery you can with the best warranty you can find from a place that will back it up. I only run lead-acid in my DDs for ease of replacement, ease of charging, and cost. I can't justify the cost of an AGM or gel cell for how I use my asphalt-riders.
The other issue with the Optimas is that they like to be treated with kid gloves. Once they're drained, they may or may not come back to life. I even bought an Optima charger in hopes I could revive a few I picked up as dead off of friends. Mixed results there.
For a DD, I've had better luck with Advance Gold. Buy the biggest battery you can with the best warranty you can find from a place that will back it up. I only run lead-acid in my DDs for ease of replacement, ease of charging, and cost. I can't justify the cost of an AGM or gel cell for how I use my asphalt-riders.
@AndyO78FJ40 i use the X2 power 27F blue top battery and love it in my 80. I've tested it by leaving my headlights and dome on all night to come back in the morning and crank my truck up. I too used the coupon lol northstar makes the x2 stuff and the developers from odyssey moved to northstar. Or at least that's what is circling around on the internet. Rumors aside. The x2 is a great battery. Ran it in my old 4Runner too. It had a security system that I set up to have a constant drain on the batttery since the tailgate switch on the firstgens are wired weird. Basically always had power going to it so it would trip the alarm if it was opened. Went out of town a week and my truck cranked. It didn't last 2 days with a regular battery.
I would but I can't find where interstate still makes a 27 deep cycle. It looks like they only make a traditional 27.
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Hot Damn
I'm tied to an Optima in my buggy due to a Blue Torch Fab battery box. Wish I wasn't...
Allow me too repeat myself: I have what you seek.
Yes but it is 2 years old and been out of a vehicle for over a year possibly discharged. I've heard that can kill these batteries.