I went Ballistic over my Optima...

[Four0Sport]

turned out great Ted! that is weird that we both did this on the same weekend with the same box!

Instead of grinding away at the factory tray (which after a few secs I decided I wasnt going to attempt to take out) I just cut the 4 outside tabs away. The box is secured with the middle bolt holes using grade 8 5'16" bolts with indented washers and nuts. I was amazed at how sturdy this box held the battery. I especially like the side tabs that slide into the optima casing.

 

[Tbars4]

....I like the idea that the battery is not going to go anywhere ...

...:shifty_ey ...I really don't want to be in the truck with an impact hard enough to relocate my battery now...

...It's funny as the 2 common reply's I get when people see it...Half are all into the Laser cutting and the other half grab it and try to wiggle it...

...I also just added a similar box for the Canadian's in the first post...

 

[Four0Sport]

i had it hanging from a tree limb with the paint drying and my dad walks by and goes 'what is that.. some kind of sculpture?', i couldnt help but laugh.

out of 7 optimas i've had only 1 ever 'died', as you can see in the pic the one im running in my red explorer is from 07, i pulled it out of a customers suburban, his system was draining the battery below 10V which when tested at work brings up 'bad battery', charged it for a few days on 2a and it was good as new. bought it as a 'used' battery. I think the oldest one I have is a yellow top from 03, still starts a vehicle.

 

[Tbars4]

...For those looking to cut the tabs off, what did you use, a grinder or ???

 

[Four0Sport]

a dremel with the cheap thin cut-off disks.. I think I went through 3 disks working at a fast pace

 

[Tbars4]

...I just got to thinking...

...:scratch:...This would be a great hold down for those looking to add a second battery...Being that it will mount about anywhere and it, and the Optima's size, makes it easier to stuff in small area's...

 

[Scott B.]

...I just got to thinking...

...:scratch:...This would be a great hold down for those looking to add a second battery...Being that it will mount about anywhere and it, and the Optima's size, makes it easier to stuff in small area's...

This is exactly how I am planning to add my second battery - in the bed.

 

[Tbars4]

...The Explorer finally gets one of it's own...

 

[Tbars4]

...Just a heads up for anyone wanting a Ballistic Battery box for a Optima 34/78 like I have in my trucks...They now consider it version 1 and are closing them out..(I need to update the pic in the first post as they have changed it..)

...When I originally bought mine it was $39 plus $12 shipping...

From their site
...There new revision II box list for 36.99 plus $10 shipping and they mention the Revision I..
http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/Ballistic-3478-Optima-Battery-Box-Revision-II_p_1624.html

We still have Revision I boxes in stock at a discounted price of $34.99.

..And of course add shipping at $10 but you have to call it in to order it as they don't have a link to it now, But...

Ebay
But while I was searching their site this morning and while going thru their clearance items, they have them listed on Ebay for $29 bucks plus $13.62 shipping...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ball...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

..I'm not sure if they are new/seconds/ or what but I scored one as they showed 8 left..Now there are 7 with 13 days left...:

..Just thought I would share...

 

[Stic-o]

...Just a heads up for anyone wanting a Ballistic Battery box for a Optima 34/78 like I have in my trucks...They now consider it version 1 and are closing them out..(I need to update the pic in the first post as they have changed it..)

...When I originally bought mine it was $39 plus $12 shipping...

From their site
...There new revision II box list for 36.99 plus $10 shipping and they mention the Revision I..
http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/Ballistic-3478-Optima-Battery-Box-Revision-II_p_1624.html

..And of course add shipping at $10 but you have to call it in to order it as they don't have a link to it now, But...

Ebay
But while I was searching their site this morning and while going thru their clearance items, they have them listed on Ebay for $29 bucks plus $13.62 shipping...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ball...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

..I'm not sure if they are new/seconds/ or what but I scored one as they showed 8 left..Now there are 7 with 13 days left...:

..Just thought I would share...

thank you...but I like my big zip tie for now:

 

[cybergasm]

Remember to the shipping charge varies depending on where you live too . Since they are not flat rate shipping these.

shows 17.12 to ship one to Kansas

 

[Tbars4]

.. Was that their site or Ebay? You might also use code "pirate" for a 10 percent discou
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[cybergasm]

it was on Ebay.

 

[Tbars4]

...Cyber, did you buy 1?..

...It shows they still have seven...

 

[cybergasm]

Negative Ghost Rider

Pockets is empty right now for something like that.