Should I get a bigger battery?

Drunkcanuk said:

It seems the Optima batteries are no longer a favorite anymore. They seem to have a high failure rate now. Guess they don't make them like they used to.

Go with the best you can afford from a chain store with a good warranty. Can't remember what the number is odd hand, but there is one that has both side and top posts for these trucks.

Look into doing the "big 3" upgrade as well. The wiring in these trucks was definitely not meant to be running all the new modern gadgets available.

I would say the tipping point of getting a new battery would be if your lights start dimming while at a stop light and you can watch the voltage gauge do the funky chicken! Lol

But if I was you, I'd start at the "big 3" and see if your current (no pun intended) battery keeps up.

A capacitor would help with your stereo as well for when the bass gets bumping.

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obstuba916 said:

I really like the thought of the optima batteries with both top and side posts plus I’ve heard them last 10 years. Please give me your thoughts and suggestions thank you

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Drunkcanuk said:

It seems the Optima batteries are no longer a favorite anymore. They seem to have a high failure rate now. Guess they don't make them like they used to.

Go with the best you can afford from a chain store with a good warranty. Can't remember what the number is odd hand, but there is one that has both side and top posts for these trucks.

Look into doing the "big 3" upgrade as well. The wiring in these trucks was definitely not meant to be running all the new modern gadgets available.

I would say the tipping point of getting a new battery would be if your lights start dimming while at a stop light and you can watch the voltage gauge do the funky chicken! Lol

But if I was you, I'd start at the "big 3" and see if your current (no pun intended) battery keeps up.

A capacitor would help with your stereo as well for when the bass gets bumping.

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Laxplayer7 said:

I guess I'm that new but what is the big 3?

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Big 3 upgrade

I upgraded my big 3 (actually 6) about a year ago and finally got around to posting a couple pictures. Very easy to do. Its worked out well for me, no trouble over the past year. I used 1/0 cable for the following: 1. + Battery to alternator 2. + Battery to starter 3. +...

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Laxplayer7 said:

I guess I'm that new but what is the big 3?

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Laxplayer7 said:

I guess I'm that new but what is the big 3?

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HotWheelsBurban said:

As far as alternator alternatives, the pickups came with a 100/105 amp unit unless ordered specifically different. The Burbs got a 145 amp unit, which fits in the standard Vortec bracket, BUT requires a larger belt. The SUVs got a bigger one because of the rear heater and AC power demands.

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