Battery Relocation

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Battery Relocation
sitnlow4life avatar
sitnlow4life
+1y
I am relocating my OPTIMA battery under the bed tommorow.

I just wondering if you guys have any recomendation on locations and also pics for ideas.

Also can I use car audio power wire for the run from the front of the truck to the new position of the battery?

Or should I get regular automotive cable?

Thanks
modifydtoy avatar
modifydtoy
+1y
here is where i put mine. hard to recomend any place- depends on your susp setup and where u have room.
thread post photo

and amp wire should be allright as long as it is at least 4 gauge.
vegasyota94 avatar
vegasyota94
+1y
thats crazy.. i never seen a setup with the bags welded up on the 4 link.
modifydtoy avatar
modifydtoy
+1y
it isnt even close to being done i still have alot of bracing to do on the x member and build braces for the bottom of the link bars.
uselesstoy avatar
uselesstoy
+1y
i would use a 2 gauge wire to run the power wire to the battery.
slammed avatar
slammed
+1y
I have 4 gauge audio wire on mine, and it seems fine. I have a 80 amp main fuse right off the battery
truck action avatar
truck action
+1y
The farther away the battery ,the more resisance. Go with 0 cable on positive & grounds & you'll have no problems!
mexicant avatar
mexicant
+1y


without tryin to judge your truck, do those link bars bend under pressure, are you gonna gusset them ? just curious