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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 01:52 PM
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Time for new batteries. Whats the best deal out there for good batteries?
 
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 02:10 PM
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I got two Duralast batteries for something like $285-ish walk out from Advanced Auto Parts.

Btw, the truck cranked over on one old used battery from my mini van. 850 cold cranking amps.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 02:27 PM
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Personally I have had the best luck with Interstate batteries. they have never let me down. Mine has motorcraft batteries in it yet installed for the PO at the dealer. When they are done in go the interstates.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 02:59 PM
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Just compare cca , warranty and price.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 03:01 PM
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Have run NAPA for the past few years. Recently installed 2 new Interstates and I am impressed by them, plus they seem to have the best warranty.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 03:49 PM
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I'm hooked on Optima batteries. Haven't purchased a set yet for my rig but gonna have them in before the snow flies.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 05:17 PM
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Got a pr of gold's from Advance Auto about 2yrs ago - been happy
 
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I got two 850cca batts from Walmart,I don't remember how much they were but if you have issues there are Walmarts everywhere...two years....so far so good..
 
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 10:37 PM
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I'll be going with one of these. That's rite one

XS Power S3400 XS Power Batteries
 
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 10:45 PM
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I was told that optima batteries dropped in quality when they started building with less quality products in mexico. oddesy is top of the food chain now.I think I will stick with lower cost for the psd after hearing there tough on batteries.
 
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Everstart MAXX batteries from Walmart. 3 yr warranty and like 850CCA and 1,000 CA I think. $95 a piece if I remember correctly. Had two sets of them. Very happy.
 
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Costco's Kirkland brand 850cca 3 year full replacement warranty. If I remember right, less than $160 for a pair. Great deal. Great battery.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 11:44 PM
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I would 2nd the CostCo Kirklands. Got mine for 75 apiece if I remember correctly.

Best would be the Odyssey's, but they are $300 ea.
 
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Here's a lengthy thread a couple years ago about them:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...batteries.html
 
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Ive never had a problem with the golds from advanced, and a decent warranty ( dont remember off the top of my head) 300$ for both out the door...........and please dont use napa's.....even the employees at napa will tell you not to use them LOL
 
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