Time for a new battery

[FireB]

Figure this place would be where I should ask a question.

Simple question.

2008 X and the battery seems to be weak.
What battery are there in the market that is better than the stock ones?

I know Optima Yellow Top is well known but seemed to have a charging problem with the battery tender when I was away (This may not be true......but really did not charge for some reason).

Any vendor that you know as well as a good battery info is appreciated!

Thanks

 

[P05X]

I run an interstate battery, have had if for about 3 yrs now with no issues. I also don't drive the truck in winter months.

 

[BSP06XRU]

I use a Die Hard from Sears:

Some here get Braille batteries from NST:

http://www.xr-underground.com/vb3/showthread.php?t=23208

 

[justin13703]

I've got an optima blue top and I love it. It's got extra studs on the top of the battery for connecting amps, winches, accessory lights or whatever

 

[05xrunnerx]

i have an interstate also and its been in there since 08 but its starting to get a little weak

 

[Nick_c]

I'm a diehard guy. Went to sears to get the $98 battery. They told me they had it so I payed. Well they didn't so I got the high dollar one instead. I was stoked.

 

[madtrucker]

I use Deka batteries. They love you long time.

 

[Grumpy]

I switched to a Braille 21lbs after Toyota battery crapped out. Lighter weighted one would be sufficient but I wanted more reserved.

 

[FireB]

Thanks everyone for a great response.
It seems like not a lot of people are using the Optima Yellow Top.
I guess I am not a huge stereophile so I don't need something good like that I am assuming.

I park my car about 2 weeks every 1.5 months so was looking for a battery that keeps going.
Out of the selection that was mentioned here, I am liking the Interstate Battery the monst.
It can probably be purchased locally too right?

Braille does look good but a little pricey.
I guess you pay for what you get!

Gonna do some research!

Thank you all!

 

[05xrunnerx]

Interstate batteries can be bought at fire stone. Mine has a 82 month prorated warrany with a 3 or 4 year free replacement

 

[FireB]

Interstate batteries can be bought at fire stone. Mine has a 82 month prorated warrany with a 3 or 4 year free replacement

Nice, thanks for the heads up.
There are plenty of Firestones around here so I should be doing this during the weekend!

 

[FireB]

Ended up with the Interstate Battery.
I hope it will at least last 4 years!
Thanks all for your help!

 

[RJADAMS85]

Just put in a new battery and somewhere along the line the ABS computer got fried. Anyone else have this problem?