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Nov 25, 2008 | 08:27 PM

#16

triskit16

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Originally Posted by RAMPAGE_F350

I searched all the battery threads I could find. I found what looked to be the best battery for the money, in my opinion. So Saturday, I replaced my 4 year-old Motorcraft Maxx batteries with Duralast Gold 65-DLG batteries from AutoZone. Made by Johnson Controls, 875CCA, 1000CA, 3 year replacement for $212 out the door. They ranked second in Consumer Reports, the DieHard Platinum ranked #1 but I didn't think they were worth the extra money.

Yep, great batteries. Ive had them in for quite a long time. Believe it or not my stock batteries lasted a lot longer than I thought and this is the only other set Ive ever had. My truck is a 2000...not too bad. Love those Duralasts! I think they were just about that price when I got them as well.

Nov 25, 2008 | 10:24 PM

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afonda

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check out the Cableas' AGM Glass matt batteries. pay attn to the reserve hours and the fact that they dont discharge but 1/2 of 1% per month of their energy if they are left sitting and not used. That means a fully charged battery when you need it. they are expensive but they are worth it.

Cabela's Advanced Angler AGM Batteries

Nov 26, 2008 | 09:07 AM

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DieselBeast01

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Thanks guys I'm probably gonna go with whats cheapest in my area, I havn't went and looked yet, but I did go to the local auto parts store and they told me that my batteries were shot. Again Thanks for the quick responses.

Nov 26, 2008 | 09:22 AM

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superduty4x4

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Originally Posted by DieselBeast01

WalMart and Costco will have the lowest prices, unless you can find them on sale somewhere. Both those places were $75 each, the next cheapest one I found with the same rating (850cca/1000ca) were $20 more a piece. I tried Schucks, Napa, AutoZone, Sears, Costco, and WalMart.

Nov 26, 2008 | 11:31 AM

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HH60FE

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Just baught WalMart batt's that had a 4 year warranty and 8 year prorated. $75 apiece.
1000 amp 850 cold.

Nov 26, 2008 | 11:43 AM

#21

RussellF

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Originally Posted by superduty4x4

For stock batts, go to WalMart, $75 each and if you need warranty stores are everywhere.
For more $ you can go to larger industrial batts (check to see if they'll fit first) or Optimas.

I did just what you did..............went to Wal-Mart...........they seem fine after two days.......