Battery relocation
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Interesting concept. Shouldn't be that hard. Its not that much farther back to that area. What's the plan? Splice / solder two cable extensions or buy all new cable?
A battery hold-down bracket could be mounted to the bottom of the tub. Your biggest hardship would be lowering the tub to monitor the cable connections.
A sealed AGM battery would be in order because of the angle of the unit when lowering the tub. Weight & height would be about the same as a spare tire. However, if using a Top-Post model, make sure its impossible for the post to make contact with the frame or gas tank with some type of battery cover.
A battery hold-down bracket could be mounted to the bottom of the tub. Your biggest hardship would be lowering the tub to monitor the cable connections.
A sealed AGM battery would be in order because of the angle of the unit when lowering the tub. Weight & height would be about the same as a spare tire. However, if using a Top-Post model, make sure its impossible for the post to make contact with the frame or gas tank with some type of battery cover.
Last edited by HeadsU.P.; 06-12-2019 at 11:39 AM.
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Melting Slicks
I think it would be harder to get to and harder to put a charger on if needed. Unless you have a lift, of course.
Don't think I would want it right under the gas tank..
Don't think I would want it right under the gas tank..
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It is rare that the battery would fail violently, but you would have a killing machine if it ignited the gas tank. How about the jack compartment to help balance the weight in the car.
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Purely curiosity here, what is your reason for wanting to put the battery back there? (Makes sense for drag racing, though.)
FWIW, I did what doorgunner mentioned. I moved my battery to the jack compartment for better L/R weight distribution. (However, the stock location is probably better if you have converted your car to RHD.)
FWIW, I did what doorgunner mentioned. I moved my battery to the jack compartment for better L/R weight distribution. (However, the stock location is probably better if you have converted your car to RHD.)
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The reason for moving the battery is simply to get extra room, and contemplating dropping a sub behind the drivers seat. Plenty of trucks have a battery tray hanging from the chassis so why not!!! As for. charging / testing an anderson plug tucked behind the bumper would be all that's needed.. It's Winter here and just thinking of something to do.
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Here's a way to get a bunch of room- without a lot of work-
I used two 6 volt batteries in series- EXACTLY the same specs as a 12V- CCA and reserve-
As far as jump starting- I added a positive starter cable terminal- under the hood - right to the starter-a bunch of newer cars use this- got mine from the junkyard-
It has a nifty cover that protects it
I used two 6 volt batteries in series- EXACTLY the same specs as a 12V- CCA and reserve-
As far as jump starting- I added a positive starter cable terminal- under the hood - right to the starter-a bunch of newer cars use this- got mine from the junkyard-
It has a nifty cover that protects it