Optima Battery install

[DougsfastZ]

I'm trying to install an Optima Red top 35/75 in the GN and the battery hold down doesn't reach, anyone have pictures of how it should be installed?

Thanks,

Doug D

 

[JP87GN]

I just took a scrap chunk of 1/2" x 1" rectangular stock and slid it under the stock hold down like a spacer, Then drill for two small screws to secure it. works great.

 

[DougsfastZ]

I just tried a piece of 1/2" piece of plywood and the tie down keeps flexing up, any other options?

Doug D

 

[JP87GN]

The 1/2" worked for me. Maybe 3/4? or you might have to get fancy and fab something up!

 

[ANDYS87]

I used a long strip of rubber that I cut from a bedmat. The battery now doesn't move! Take a walk around home depot or any hardware store and try to get some ideas.

 

[TurboBuckeye]

Optima does offer adapters for some applications....I have no idea if they will have what you need but if interested you might call or email their customer service.

 

[DougsfastZ]

I figured it out, I cut out a piece of 1/2 inch plywood the dimensions of the battery and put it under the battery, fits tight. Thanks guys.

Doug D

 

[Robbie-87plz]

Would relocating it to the trunk be a good thing for our cars? I'm about to put in an Optima also. Didn't mean to steal you thread.