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by **Darren A** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 2:48 pm

I plan on moving my batteries into the box of my truck in the tool box. I get free 8D and Group 31 batteries. Should I run 2 G31 batteries at 1000CCAs each of a single 8D at 1400CCAs.

Is 2000CCAs really needed for our trucks?

by **1STGENFARMBOY** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 3:09 pm

run 2 1400's

by **PToombs** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 6:26 pm

Most guys get along with a single 1000 or 1100 CCA battery just fine.

by **oldestof11** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 6:35 pm

My 900cca@ 0* works just fine for me. The truck is never plugged in.

by **rattlebox93** » Thu Feb 04, 2010 10:15 pm

my cable end were bad and i though the battery was bad (IT WAS OLD!!!) so i replaced them both g31 with eyelet type ends works AWSOME!!!!

by **Darren A** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 5:03 pm

I'm running a single 1000cca now and it doesn't last long in the cold when the trucks not plugged in, my 2wd wont start in -5 celcius weather. My 4x4 will start -10 no problem.

by **PToombs** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 7:07 pm

Maybe the starter is getting bad and drawing too much, Try swapping the batteries and see what happens.

by **DZL_Damon** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 4:38 pm

My dually came with x2 65 series (Napa PN 7565 N) that have 880 CCA @ 0*F (1040 CCA @ 32*F). So 1760 CCA total AND they fit sideways on the stock 31 series tray. Even better, both cost the same as a 31 series (~$150 at Napa). Keep your toolbox full of space.

by **ZSkibo** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 5:09 pm

Damon, can I get a pic of your battery hold down setup? I'm thinking of going dual batteries and need an idea for a hold down. Thanks.

by **DZL_Damon** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 7:10 pm

I can't do a picture now, as the engine bay is torn apart. However, the bar goes fore to aft. It's just a 1/2" wide bar that has a small bend in the end like an L. This small L end goes in a hole made on the front part above the headlight (IDK if this little hole was stock or not). The L points up so it's locked. There is a hole drilled into the other end (facing aft). A threaded rod is made into a J shape and the J hooks into the back of the battery tray. It goes up and through the hole. I need to do something a little different because it makes a squeeking noise.

I just reread this and it seems VERY confusing! I'll try to remember to drop the batteries in tomorrow and take a picture for you.

by **Richie O** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 7:21 pm

DZL_Damon wrote:I can't do a picture now, as the engine bay is torn apart. However, the bar goes fore to aft. It's just a 1/2" wide bar that has a small bend in the end like an L. This small L end goes in a hole made on the front part above the headlight (IDK if this little hole was stock or not). The L points up so it's locked. There is a hole drilled into the other end (facing aft). A threaded rod is made into a J shape and the J hooks into the back of the battery tray. It goes up and through the hole. I need to do something a little different because it makes a squeeking noise.

I just reread this and it seems VERY confusing! I'll try to remember to drop the batteries in tomorrow and take a picture for you.

Is it like a margin plate or a web frame in the tween deck? Or a breast hook in the forepeak. :lol:

Sorry , could not resist. Just sounded a little boaty.

by **DZL_Damon** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 6:02 am

Richie O wrote:Is it like a margin plate or a web frame in the tween deck? Or a breast hook in the forepeak. Sorry , could not resist. Just sounded a little boaty.

Keep it up chucklehead! I"ll have the Bos'n keel haul ya. :salut:

Sorry to say Rich, you remind me of my girlfriend when she brings be a beer out to me when my buddies are in the shop: "Oh I see you hooked the altenator to the piston by injection pump carburator screw" :wrench: