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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 01:37 PM
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Anyone know the part number that fits our trucks?
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 1BADHD
Anyone know the part number that fits our trucks?
You lookin for the Yellow Top or Red Top?
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 01:47 PM
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You are going to want the Red Top. I think the one I have in my truck is the 34/78 Dual terminal.
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 01:56 PM
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red.....these last few mornings my truck seems to crank really hard. I am thinking my fans, stereo and stuff are havings a toll on it. Even with the 200 amp alt..
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 02:04 PM
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You are going to want the Red Top. I think the one I have in my truck is the 34/78 Dual terminal.
Did you get this to fit without an adapter??. I have ordered an adapter from summit, but it won't be shipped untill 12/1. Just wondering if I really need this or if it will fit without.
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 02:42 PM
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Did you get this to fit without an adapter??. I have ordered an adapter from summit, but it won't be shipped untill 12/1. Just wondering if I really need this or if it will fit without.
I got a Yellow top. I have a bit less CCA but have the Deep Cycle one...I have a multi amp stereo, fans, LT package, etc so I draw more amps than the average joe. It's a kickass battery. I've had it for two years now...I got mine for ~$125. I don't have any adapter to make it work...just dropped it in.
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 02:46 PM
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Didn't need an adapter on the 01 or the 04. It just dropped into both. Just reuse the little bracket that bolts the factory battery down. I went with the 800cca red top due to the cold temps here.
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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Hit Man X
I got a Yellow top. I have a bit less CCA but have the Deep Cycle one...I have a multi amp stereo, fans, LT package, etc so I draw more amps than the average joe. It's a kickass battery. I've had it for two years now...I got mine for ~$125. I don't have any adapter to make it work...just dropped it in.
Hey Hit Man X,

What is the model/part # of your yellow top optima battery? I'm also interested in getting one of these.
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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 01:09 AM
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Not too sure on exact model number. It sells for $160 from Summit; I scooped mine up for like $130 from a buddy who used to work at a speed shop. They sell for like $90-110 on ebay.

I have the dual terminal one...side and top mounts. Easy to jump start people too.
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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 01:12 AM
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I just looked it's a SC34DU or somethin...it's late and I need sleep. That should be the part number
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