Battery bracket
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My buddy just replaced his - the battery "tray" is actually the top of the coolant overflow tank. Had to special order his from the dealership, said it wasn't too expensive. We changed it out in a couple minutes.
Originally Posted by Roarin_8
Perfect, that's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks. 
In case anyone wants to see what it looks like, here it is:
In case anyone wants to see what it looks like, here it is:
Fortunately the dealer had some bolts in stock. As for a new battery tray, I didn't want to replace the whole coolant reservoir and then have the same cheap lip break off again, so I bought the Year One battery strap.
Works great so far. Holds the battery down nice and snug. Highly recommended the next time you change out your battery.
Gary
Last edited by Gary98Z; Apr 21, 2006 at 09:50 PM.
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Originally Posted by 2001NBMZ28
My buddy just replaced his - the battery "tray" is actually the top of the coolant overflow tank. Had to special order his from the dealership, said it wasn't too expensive. We changed it out in a couple minutes.
Originally Posted by 98ZCONVERT
Was the replacement "tray" from the dealership a whole lot more than $16 for the "Year One" version? My bracket "tray" broke at the front as well. Just trying to decide which way to go. Mine must have been broken for some time as the battery must have been moving around and had a small leak. There is some corrosion on the overflow tube.
I'd definitely go for the yr 1 setup.
Gary
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I know this is old, but I'm resurrecting it from the dead to ask a question. ANYONE with an Optima Red Top using this (Year One) hold down bracket?? Did it work/hold with NO problems (i.e.; any need to mod/bend/pad/shim the thing to fit) with the Red Top??? Thanks in advance.
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It should work with no problem, won't need to tighten it down too much since the bolt is long. I'm getting the Optima red top soon again but from my past experience with it, it wasn't that much higher than the stock battery.
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Originally Posted by Roarin_8
It should work with no problem, won't need to tighten it down too much since the bolt is long. I'm getting the Optima red top soon again but from my past experience with it, it wasn't that much higher than the stock battery.
