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Small battery options

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Sorry, but my battery tray is loose, I've seen peoples' cars with small batteries mounted right on the frame rail, and i want that. What are the current opinions, and what experience do you have? For 6 lbs or so, I don't want to relocate My battery. Any Pics? Thanks Pat
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When I put a smaller battery in my trunk, I think the weight of the cables negated the battery weight savings. I'm sticking to the story that I "redistributed" the weight.
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https://www.batterystuff.com/batteries/ ... 30-rs.html
Used this battery in both my now sold 68 2000 and my daughters 69 1600. No drama, works great, super light. And bought a generic battery hold down and it sits right on the body rail.
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Thanks guys. Simon, would you share the model of that battery? Pat
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I went with the XS D680. Just installed it, so it doesn’t have a driving season under it’s belt. It seems to have good starting power and in my quick runs around so far it’s charging back up without issue with my electric fan kicking on.
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Stock starter? I also looked at the xp750, for starting amps. How much more for the cover? Thanks Pat
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Yep, stock starter. The mounting box was an additional $49.
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that's the battery I used, with wiring overkill.
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Just so no one will think I under killed the ground, on the other side of the ground cable bolt there is a ground cable going to the engine block.
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I didn’t think that 🙂
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Simon, where did you get your cover, and what model battery? thanks Pat
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Those are slightly more power than the upper grade 33$ 275 amp garden tractor batt. ..no?
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I usually only drive mine at tractor speeds, so it's a good fit :lol:

12V AGM Battery, Max Amps 1,000A, CA: 370, Ah: 20, up to 1000W
Weight Lbs. – 13.69
Weight Kgs. – 6.21

Length – 7.13 in
Height – 6.57 in
Width – 3.03 in

MAX Amps – 1000
CA – 370A
RC – 24min.
Ah – 20
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