GTGallop
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- First Name
- Greg
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- 2019 Ranger XLT 4X4 SOLD - Now 2023 TRD Offroad
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Guessing I'm near or going to be near the end of the lifespan of the OEM battery soon. Most batteries last about 2 years in Arizona and then without indication - POOF - they are dead. Given my Auto Start / Stop I don't want a dead or dying battery to leave me on the side of the road. So I'll be replacing it soon while I still have the time and ability to shop around and get a good deal instead of getting a K-Mart Special because that was the closest thing when I died.
My last off road vehicle I ran an Optima Yellow Top in. But they shifted manufacturing from Colorado to Mexico and in the transition, started having quality issues. Not sure they are the king of batteries any more.
I need one that will support accessories and give the kind of confidence you need to go into the back country without having to worry about the battery? Is it still Optima? I liked Interstate in the past, are they still good? I seem to be able to find the AutoZone Duralasts in my size and close by but always considered them crap (no empirical data why), are they OK?
My last off road vehicle I ran an Optima Yellow Top in. But they shifted manufacturing from Colorado to Mexico and in the transition, started having quality issues. Not sure they are the king of batteries any more.
What say you? What is a good off road replacement battery?
I need one that will support accessories and give the kind of confidence you need to go into the back country without having to worry about the battery? Is it still Optima? I liked Interstate in the past, are they still good? I seem to be able to find the AutoZone Duralasts in my size and close by but always considered them crap (no empirical data why), are they OK?
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