Any dry cell batteries fit a 2004 4Runner?

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Miki Kanazawa - 29 Nov 2004 06:57 GMT

Hey guys, I've been straining the brain thinking of what to get my dad
for Christmas. I figured one of those dry-cell batteries would be
nice, but Optima nor Exide (Orbital) batts will fit, or at least not
according to their application guides.

Anybody here have firsthand experience?

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Scotty - 29 Nov 2004 09:26 GMT

Go the Optima and a new battery tray. Are you aware that the Optimas are
very capable at being used on thier sides if room is at an issue. Give it a
go eh.

> Hey guys, I've been straining the brain thinking of what to get my dad
> for Christmas. I figured one of those dry-cell batteries would be
> nice, but Optima nor Exide (Orbital) batts will fit, or at least not
> according to their application guides.
>
> Anybody here have firsthand experience?

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Ken Shelton - 29 Nov 2004 17:10 GMT

Optima and Orbital batteries are not dry cells. They are absorption glass
mat (AGM).

The Optima red-top 34R has the terminals reversed from the usual #34.

Spacers and hold-downs are available from Optima.
http://www.optimabatteries.com/publish/optima/americas0/en/config/product_info/t
echnology/hold_down_and_height.html

Ken

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