Group 31 battery tray and clamp retrofit
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My Battery retrofit install
This is my install of the battery retrofit kit; fit, form and function aircraft quality! I used all of the parts except for one; I used a Hi-Lock bolt and collar to make sure the tray does not walk away. I also have adjusted the positive bar a little bit too. Sorry about the finger prints on the paint job will strip and repaint.
job with all of the resets included.
This is my install of the battery retrofit kit; fit, form and function aircraft quality! I used all of the parts except for one; I used a Hi-Lock bolt and collar to make sure the tray does not walk away. I also have adjusted the positive bar a little bit too. Sorry about the finger prints on the paint job will strip and repaint.
job with all of the resets included.
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Great install pics guys! Glad to see some of them in action and getting feedback.
This is my install of the battery retrofit kit; fit, form and function aircraft quality! I used all of the parts except for one; I used a Hi-Lock bolt and collar to make sure the tray does not walk away. I also have adjusted the positive bar a little bit too. Sorry about the finger prints on the paint job will strip and repaint.
Btw, take a look at the windshield wiper fluid cover on your LX and my pictures on the prior page. I think mine is slightly rounder/fatter, which is why I may have had more interference from it than others have reported...
I never knew that there were differences in the windshield wiper fluid reservoir over the years. Learn something new everyday...
Looks Great!
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Wow, yours is a little rounder?
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Thanks again for all the help Kirk!
I am going to bump this up for newbies to see. 
Also, Ryan, I need a kit. Send me a pm where to pay.
Thanks.
Also, Ryan, I need a kit. Send me a pm where to pay.
Thanks.
Yeah great kit! And I'm very happy with the Sears Group 31 too. Much better than my 4 month old piece of s*** Optima Red Top that died all of a sudden in Death Valley.
Just need Sears to put the 31's on sale again!
Man, Optima's are hit and miss. I had a red top 34R that went seven or eight years on my 80-series. Finally, I just replaced it to feel better about having a fresh battery. Got at Group 31 blue top, and it died two month out of warranty !
I missed the boat by about a week. Didn't have a choice though, my Toy battery was toast, 2 out of 6 cells were shot. $305 out the door is alot of coin for a battery, but the thing cranks like crazy. Tons of power.
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They make great Christmas presents too!
I have got my kit ordered and payed for now. Thanks Ryan.
I am not in a hurry. My old battery is still handling things. I am mostly getting the kit in my hands because these type of kit buys only last a while. At some point, Ryan will quit producing these because of the "hassle" factor. I just wanted to make sure I have one. That being said...... if anybody notices these batteries go on sale.....post up here so you can hook a brother up!
I am not looking forward to $300 for a battery either. Was the last sale a pretty good price?
I am not in a hurry. My old battery is still handling things. I am mostly getting the kit in my hands because these type of kit buys only last a while. At some point, Ryan will quit producing these because of the "hassle" factor. I just wanted to make sure I have one. That being said...... if anybody notices these batteries go on sale.....post up here so you can hook a brother up!
I am not looking forward to $300 for a battery either. Was the last sale a pretty good price?
For the batteries, Join the Sears / Kmart rewards club. 1% back on everything you spend, redeemable the next visit. After you sign up in store and via the web they send coupons.
I just got one 10% rewards back.. You can use the coupon twice. Now you just need to find the battery on sale then save even more.
I just got one 10% rewards back.. You can use the coupon twice. Now you just need to find the battery on sale then save even more.
It was around 10% off IIRC. On a battery with a $289.99 list price, that's a decent chunk. The only store around here that had the battery in stock though was in Aurora...with one of the highest tax rates around. Expensive but it's a great setup.
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For those of you who want the post type connectors shown in my demo pics, they are sold at oreiley's and most likely auto zone as well. I also was able to find some terminal covers that work as well:
For the terminals that I have pictured:
Marine Battery Boots - Terminals & Connectors - Waytek, Inc.
For standard military terminals:
Battery Boots - Terminals & Connectors - Waytek, Inc.
For the post terminal on the side of the main terminal on the battery:
Alternator Battery Boots - Terminals & Connectors - Waytek, Inc.
If anyone wants pics, I can post some of them on my setup.
The minimum order quantity is 5 for the terminal type and 10 for the post type. I have some extras so I can include those in future orders for a little extra if interested.
For the terminals that I have pictured:
Marine Battery Boots - Terminals & Connectors - Waytek, Inc.
For standard military terminals:
Battery Boots - Terminals & Connectors - Waytek, Inc.
For the post terminal on the side of the main terminal on the battery:
Alternator Battery Boots - Terminals & Connectors - Waytek, Inc.
If anyone wants pics, I can post some of them on my setup.
The minimum order quantity is 5 for the terminal type and 10 for the post type. I have some extras so I can include those in future orders for a little extra if interested.
Looks like the 31's should be on sale today, but the price won't pull up on the website.... 15% automotive must not include batteries.
Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more
Offer details:
Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more
Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more
Offer details:
Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more
I found a 10% off all purchases of $100 or more coupon back when I bought mine - wouldn't take though. Batteries and other big ticket items were specifically excluded.
Probably the same thing with the new sale. Check the fine print.
Probably the same thing with the new sale. Check the fine print.