08-10-2009, 02:06 AM
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Replacement Battery
My 05' Dak's battery flatlined earlier this week, but I've been having a helluva time finding a replacement that is actually the same dimensions as the factory/OE battery. I picked up a Bosch battery, which was supposed to be the direct replacement for the factory battery, but it's still like 1" too narrow. As a result, the retention mechanism doesn't actually keep the battery from bouncing around. Tried calling the dealers in ABQ and was informed that they didn't have any in stock.
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08-10-2009, 08:52 PM
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I have not replaced the battery in my Dak yet but try Napa. We've always used them for replacement batteries and never had any trouble.
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08-10-2009, 09:32 PM
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forgot about napa-- thanks for the suggestion
08-10-2009, 10:50 PM
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No problem, let us know if they come through for ya.
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08-11-2009, 01:46 PM
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That's where I got mine...
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08-11-2009, 06:42 PM
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optima are solid batteries, i would check with their site also.
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08-11-2009, 06:43 PM
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The only thing with Optima's I've seen, though, Eric.
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08-11-2009, 06:49 PM
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The only thing with Optima's I've seen, though, Eric.
I've seen some rather large ones at Cabela's in the Yellow variety. I couldn't even pick the damn thing up off the shelf.
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08-11-2009, 06:51 PM
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I had a Blue top in the back of my liberty running my amps, that was twice the size of my trucks battery.
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08-11-2009, 07:01 PM
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How much was somethin like that, Eric?
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