Battery Relocate

sstock · Dec 5, 2001

Hey guys, was wondering how many of you have moved your battery to the bed behind the right rear? Or are thinking of doing the same. I don't know what a battery weighs off hand , but am thinking a good 30lbs off the front and to the back where it is needed for traction. I'm not talking about drag trucks here but drivers.
Will it be worth the effort, time and expense?
Later
Steve

Abby Normal · Dec 6, 2001

Where Y'at Steve, I know that Red Chief put a sealed battery under the bed of his 99. Now thats cool. You can put that sucker where ever you want under the truck & even hang it upside down.

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'92 F-150 302
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Lightning Struck · Dec 6, 2001

If you put it upside down you better be sure you have an Optima or similar battery, as most regular OEM style batterys HAVE to right side up..They have vents and such that HAVE to be right side up..

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Curt
'93 Red Lightning #4232
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Muddmann · Dec 6, 2001

Curt figured this rule out with the last midget he had. he kept him upside down in the closet for 3 weeks...what a mess *shudder*

Mudd

Raymond_B · Dec 6, 2001

Haaaaaaaaaaaaaa

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Muddmann:
Curt figured this rule out with the last midget he had. he kept him upside down in the closet for 3 weeks...what a mess *shudder*

Mudd</font>

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Raymond
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POWERSTROKE · Dec 6, 2001

This sounds like It's going to get Interesting!!!! Curt's G-F Is kinda short, but not really a Midget.... (crossing arms to sit back & watch.....)

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DENNY
'96 F-250 4x4 5-SPD
BRIGHT RED POWERSTROKE
LONG WHEEL BASE LIGHTNING!!!

HotRod · Dec 6, 2001

Dont start describing anyone, or DJ will post a picture for sure!!

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'93 Lightning #1529 NLOC #675
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12.67 @ 102.52 Kinda juiced..
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'00 Suzuki Bandit S1200 10s??

Litng1 · Dec 6, 2001

Does anyone make a kit to put it under a GEN1?The battery not the midget.

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FMOS Racing · Dec 6, 2001

WHY did this thread come up? I just put an Optima in my truck! Now would be the perfect time to relocate it with the truck otherwise incapacitated...

Ah well, guess I'll go outside and stare at the engine compartment for the rest of the my lunch break.

sstock · Dec 6, 2001

Need no electricity, if you can't get head.lol

Raymond_B · Dec 6, 2001

I've planned on pulling the front fuel tank for weight and fuel system reasons so I think I'll have room there.

For the battery that is, not the midget.....

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Raymond
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[This message has been edited by Raymond_B (edited 12-06-2001).]

HotRod · Dec 6, 2001

I still have a brand new, complete relocation kit with switch from my Mustang days. I might start looking for a place to install this...

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Rod K.

'93 Lightning #1529 NLOC #675
13.27 @ 101.55 Au Natural
12.67 @ 102.52 Kinda juiced..
'98 SVT Contour E1 #5782
'00 Suzuki Bandit S1200 10s??

sstock · Dec 6, 2001

Was under the "L" today admiring that beautiful stainless full Bassani and oh yeah taking a look see for a spot under the truck for a battery. Bottom line for me is there is no place I could find where it would be invisible from side view, without what Raymond suggests of ridding the fuel tank and I dont want to do that. What size are those Optima batteries anyway? I don't haul anything with my truck so in front of the right wheel well in the box would work. Will have to think a bit more. But the fact that adding aluminum heads and removing the Battery can lighten up the front 80 pounds is intriguing.
Later
Steve

Raymond_B · Dec 6, 2001

My main reason for ditching the front tank is to be able to run a real fuel system and not have to worry about all the fuel tank crossover BS.

Not like you care, but I had to test the new sig

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Raymond
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crashbach · Dec 7, 2001

Something that might help for relocating the battery under the truck is that for the ford vans with the powerstroke they put one of the batteries on the frame. You could go to your ford dealer and get the battery box from them and it would bolt right to your frame. They could also get you the cables and everything else you would need.

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Lightning Struck · Dec 7, 2001

I'm out studying for a few days and see what I miss!! Geez Puddman!! Can't get off your infatuation with the altitude challenged!! Mudd is expressing his own fixation with midgets and trying to pin it on me!! Thats it, he can't get his mind off of it...

And yes my g/f is only 5'1"....But we won't get into her...

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Curt
'93 Red Lightning #4232
http://www.geocities.com/lightning_struck93/index.html

POWERSTROKE · Dec 7, 2001

CURT - Did Jen Shrink? I thought She was 5'2"?..(hehehe) I've never been afraid to throw a little Gasoline on an already raging fire!!!! On the Battery relocation, with a little creative re-wiring You could move the starter solenoid from the right front wheel tub to under the cab somewhere without rewiring too much and a trip to Your local welding supply shop could get You some BIG fine strand copper cable for the hot lead & the ground. Even good hardware stores stock the stuff. It's flexible, tough and handles 100's of AMPS continuously.

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DENNY
'96 F-250 4x4 5-SPD
BRIGHT RED POWERSTROKE
LONG WHEEL BASE LIGHTNING!!!

Muddmann · Dec 8, 2001

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Lightning Struck:
I'm out "studying" for a few days...</font>

...so thats what you call it.

as for the battery relocation, whats wrong with the bed? i know StruckBy has his in the bed, behind the right rear tire. easier access for jump starting too

hey Raymond, ive been toying with the idea of pulling the midship tank...more for weight reduction, but once its gone, is it possible to run one of them high-zoot Moostang fuel sysytems then??? if so, im suprised more havent done it

Raymond_B · Dec 8, 2001

That's exactly it Mudd, when you go to a single tank you can run whatever fuel system you want, besides saving weight.

The battery in the bed is OK, but I don't run a cover and I don't like the idea of it or any cables/wiring being exposed to prying eyes.

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Thanks,
Raymond
Performance Specialties
01 Cobra
95 Lightning (lots O' mods faster than the Cobra)

HotRod · Dec 8, 2001

Yeah, Thats the problem with having it in your bed. It may not be there when you get back. StruckBys truck ISNT a daily driver. It stays in the garage most of the time. It is a very easy way to mount it, but, there are some drawbacks. If you put anything in the bed, it must be tied down so it doesnt slam into the battery box, too.

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Rod K.

'93 Lightning #1529 NLOC #675
13.27 @ 101.55 Au Natural
12.67 @ 102.52 Kinda juiced..
'98 SVT Contour E1 #5782
'00 Suzuki Bandit S1200 10s??

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