Sears Platinum 31M Big Ass Battery Upgrade

[titanpat57]

Hi folks...

Well, I'm back....


This time I'm motivated to replace the toy battery that came with the 4Runner Trail Edition, the off road flagship put out by Toyota last year.

So after some "digging" I was able to find the replacment, kick ass single battery for the truck.. here's the link, but I think the sale is over today..

Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more

It's showing as of this writing it's still on sale....



I odered the Platinum 31M online, paid for it, and went to local Sears store and picked it. Smooth...seamless.

I removed the OEM battery and tray (crap pc. of plastic, on their off road flagship..really Toyota?)

I cut a pc. of 1/8" aluminum the size of the Sears 31M and pre drilled for self tappers, and then installed the new tray. I covered it with a self stick rubber flashing to add a little cushion and reduce slippage (I should work for Toyota). I used the original cables....just flatened out the connectors a bit and they reach.


Nice thing about this battery is it has has a set of wing nut posts for adding goodies down the line.




Thanks Joneseyy for leading the way!!

 

[titanpat57]

In the last picture you can see my Blue Sea ST fuse Blade Fuse Block.....I added a direct 10# line to the back of the 4Runner last week for the fridge. The battery will add serious power for all sorts of 12v goodies....ie...fridge, compressor, addtional lighting, and list goes on and on...

It'll be good to have aserious kick ass battery, and the ability to add on rather easy..

 

[4x4CPOSEADOG]

Nice clean install. How much did you pay for that battery? This will be the next battery for the TE when that panasonic can no longer provide the juice

 

[titanpat57]

Nice clean install. How much did you pay for that battery? This will be the next battery for the TE when that panasonic can no longer provide the juice

Thanks!

It was on sale for $217 @ Sears.... Like $50 savings...I'm sure they'll run it again.

 

[4x4CPOSEADOG]

Thanks!

It was on sale for $217 @ Sears.... Like $50 savings...I'm sure they'll run it again.

Wow! that was a huge discount. Thanks bro.