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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 10:29 AM
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i have an optima in my car, but it's not exactly held in properly as it's too big for the tray. does anyone make a mount or want to buy this off me(local/50mi.)?
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 03:27 PM
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Which Optima? (I mean group/size, but also color)
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 07:43 AM
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the bigger 75 or 78 red top.
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 04:38 PM
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I have a red top and it bolts right in! Not sure what one theo...
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 12:36 PM
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well the one i have is too wide for the hold down.
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I had to get the smaller proper 75/25 size since the 78 didn't quite fit

I later found out That yellow top was a perfect replacement for my tahoe with sounds
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the yellow top is a 78 and i made it fit and it wont move. i used one of the mounts that came with since the stock hold down would not fit.
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 07:26 AM
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Whatever size you use, we've got the mount. We offer mounts for the entire line of Optima batteries, in not only mild steel but stainless, and aluminum. All of our steel mounts are available bare, zinc plated or powder coated. Check 'em out!

Below is our Group 34/78 Optima Battery Box Powder Coated:



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Or visit our website at: http://artecwelding.com
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