[anger mgmt]

My TJ has dual Optimas but I'm not happy with the mounting setup. One is in the stock tray, the other is in a universal tray on top of the passenger inner fender under the grill support rod.

Just wondering how others have their batteries mounted. WranglerNW has a dual battery tray for TJs w/o AC. I have AC and I'm not sure if this could be adapted.

I performed a search and got no results. Any info or pics will help and definately be appreciated. I'm going to do something different than my current setup, just doing some research before I jump into this little project. Thanks.

 

[TBM Jeep]

I've installed this dual battery setup in my previous 2 jeeps (both with a/c). It worked out great, and i never had a problem with the setup or clearance or anything. I made a handfull of little modifications to get everything to fit, so it wasnt just a simple drop in type of install. I had to make my own battery tray, battery hold down brackets, new battery cables, ect...

Tim

 

[TDW]

My TJ has dual Optimas but I'm not happy with the mounting setup. One is in the stock tray, the other is in a universal tray on top of the passenger inner fender under the grill support rod.

Just wondering how others have their batteries mounted. WranglerNW has a dual battery tray for TJs w/o AC. I have AC and I'm not sure if this could be adapted.

I performed a search and got no results. Any info or pics will help and definately be appreciated. I'm going to do something different than my current setup, just doing some research before I jump into this little project. Thanks.

WranglerNW has a dual battery kit for the TJ w/AC. It uses Oddyessy batteries.

http://www.wranglernw.com/commerce/ItemDetail.asp?ItemNo=34-965-1

 

[Funkel]

Kilby Enterprises has this one coming out soon.

Looks bitchin'

 

[Po' riggity]

I'd have to agree with Seth. From what I understand it won't be too much longer till the kilby unit is finished.
Scott

 

[orbitcat]

I did almost the same thing as TBM Jeep did. Mine works great, but I will agree with Seth too. If the Kilby kit is reasonable and sturdy (which is typical of Kilby), it would have been nice to save some time in fabrication.

 

[big97redtj]

The one me and TJ Fan designed will be manufactured by Mean Green and will be in the March or April issue of 4WD and Sport Utility. He should have pics posted shortly.

Of course www.MAD4WD.com will be carrying them

 

[TJ Fan]

Here are some pics of ours:

 

[TJ Fan]

#2

 

[TJ Fan]

#3

 

[Po' riggity]

#2

Geee.. that shop, Jeep and the mexican guy's face in that pic looks awfully familiar
Scott

 

[TJ Fan]

Yep, Brad put it on at his shop for us...on 4WDSU's project PMO TJ.

 

[anger mgmt]

The one me and TJ Fan designed will be manufactured by Mean Green and will be in the March or April issue of 4WD and Sport Utility. He should have pics posted shortly.

Of course www.MAD4WD.com will be carrying them

I dig it. I want it. When can I get one?

 

[big97redtj]

Let us make a few calls and see where Paul is at in the production stage. The benefit of ours is that the air conditioning does not need to be discharged and modded. On newer models, the support bracket for the distribution block will need to be moved forward an inch, but three holes and three pop rivits later and you're all set.

Our model also fits 4 cyl. models. Hopefully this fills the gap with where other concepts left off.

 

[anger mgmt]

Keep me posted. I really like the Mean Green one. That is how I would fab one, but I'd rather buy one than spend my time making it from scratch. Feel free to email me directly [email protected] I'm needing this very soon!

Thanks for all the responses.