I'm assuming your optima is the 34/78 or similar that has both top and side posts? I believe the cover is included to isolate the top posts for situations when the side posts are used and the top posts are not. One thing to note: the side posts are not rated for full current draw like the top posts. The side terminals are only connected by a flat metal strap running just beneath the plastic shell of the battery. IIRC, the continuous rating is around 75A.

 

That would make sense, as to why it would not fit with the terminals connected, thanks. Although it would be nice to have a cover for it.

 

Things a dremal can do. I remember someone that made it work. He was over on FTW.

 

A lot of good replies. Keep it up. Your truck looks great.

 

well, another update i suppose.
I changed the gear oil after about 500 miles to cycle out all the metal shavings from the gear break in. Was going to put the 33's on but winter is being stubborn as hell.

Here she is all salty in the garage, im putting dual exhaust on the stang to the left.



I ordered some new Polk audio 6.5" door speakers from crutchfield. When I got my new deck, the audio could be optimized to almost twice as loud as a stock deck but the stock speakers didn't take too kindly to this, I ended up blowing the passenger one.

I really recommend crutchfield because there selection is awesome - you get free wiring harnesses adapters so you dont have to crimp or solder the speakers - and the website tells you exactly how each speaker will fit in your vehicle.



Free wiring harness included - hooks right up to stock harness


I got that modern looking cab light cover with LED bulb from LMC


got some new trim panel retainers because i noticed the trim doesn't stay flush with the door


and new mirrors, because FoMoCo ones cant last one Canadian winter, I swear some parts out there are made for salt free - snow free - 80 degree sunday driving, and thats it



oh and new welder with cart for my bday

 

cool stuff let us know how those speakers do

 

Great looking truck

I agree, Crutchfield is the way to go when it comes to car speakers. I put some Pioneers in mine last year, they have great products and excellent service.

 

Hey Nick, truck is still coming along great I see! I have just recently become active again, after a few months of silence from me. But I still have the truck, and have big plans for it this summer (body work/new paint job) and I don't see myself getting rid of it any time soon.

But how come your truck still hasn't been converted to 4x4 yet?

 

Got a nice camera window mount so I made a video of the rpm at speed playing around with OD on/off. I wanted to make this to compare the rpm of my summer tires 33". In the video I have 235's on it.

will do thanks

its one of those rare companies that are just damn good

yes ! dont get rid of it!

oh and im waiting for you to do the conversion...

 

got the speakers in, thanks to crutchfield, I did not have to splice, cut or drill anything!

 

Am I seeing right or did you mount tweeters in the overhead light? If not, I think it's a brilliant idea to do it.

 

oh no, I didnt buy tweeters, just wanted to show the new cover for the map light. good idea tho

 

Do you have cruise control on your truck? I would love (need) to see how the vacuum lines are run.

 

yea its got cruise...


So putting on the 33's I noticed scarring on the front rotors, specifically only the inside of the rotor, notice the outside is in good shape... keep in mind I replaced these only last spring (with pads)... you can feel the scarring while braking
Back side:


front side:


Back side pads are toast, how come they wear on an angle (hard to see)


yet the front side pads are almost like new? lots of meat still left on em


calipers arent looking to good either


Is this a caliper problem? i suppose I should order new calipers.



new rotors, seals, hardware and pads, raybestos, timken and ac delco

 

Did you get the front end realigned? i would expect it to need a tow and camber adjustment. Especially if it were off a little in the first place.

It also seems to me that maybe the caliper needs to be switched out to a heavier dusty model. They may be bending. My calipers are for the over 8600lb 3/4 ton truck. I do not know if they would work on yours.