my new battery is too short and won't tie down right and is making it hard for the terminals too go all the way on. please help

 

I suggest taking it back and getting the right sized battery. You don't want it moving around on you. The Durango is very battery-centric when it comes to running correctly. Way more than just being used to start the vehicle. The PCM and lots else acts whacky when the battery is low. A new battery that moves all around will come loose and problems will arise.

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Buy the correct size battery! Don't be cheap and get one at one of the Quickie parts stores either. You want to have one that will last! I always sugest buying an Interstate battery. Most good repair shops sell those style batteries, and they sell them for a reason.

If you must buy a different brand make sure it is the right size and go with the heaviest of the bunch. The heavier it is the more lead it has, which is the most important thing.

 

Or try out an optima if you're running a lot of electronics/lights. That and a HD alternator.