Optima D35 perfect fit

Learjet · 12-19-2007, 11:33 AM

Didn't see anything on the Optima D35, so I thought I post some info. My less that two year old battery was leaking around the positive post, so it was time for an upgrade. Got the optima D35 delivered to my door for $176 and it fits with no problems.

here are the pics:

dmi · 12-19-2007, 02:20 PM

Was thinking about a different battery for my '06 and the Optimas are suppose to be the sh*t. I thought they were backwards though. Cool beans.

Learjet · 12-19-2007, 02:26 PM

Red top 35 or yellow top D35 have reverse terminals and fit.

Couldn't find that model local, so ordered from here: http://www.1st-optima-batteries.com/

dmi · 12-19-2007, 05:36 PM

So what if anything made you decide on the yellow top deep cycle instead of red? I basically want a bomb proof starter batt. but when camping etc, I may run accessories off the truck for a night between starting the rig and and recharging. Other than the the somewhat different spec's, is it it worth the extra 25 bux? Thanx.

Learjet · 12-19-2007, 07:07 PM

Yellow top can do plenty of cranking down here in the south, not many nights below freezing, plus the running the radio or lights thing while camping.

44 AH 720 CCA 910 CA red top
48 AH 650 CCA 810 CA yellow top.

If the truck starts ok with a group 24 (non big tow)
then this should be fine ;-)

To answer your question, don't know if it is better, just looked better for my needs when camping.

supertitan · 01-02-2008, 05:12 PM

i Have Just Order The D35, And I Have Big Tow

supertitan · 01-02-2008, 05:14 PM

They Say The Red Top No Different Than A Regular Battery?
Is This True.

supertitan · 01-02-2008, 05:15 PM

Red Top Vs Yellow Top

supertitan · 01-02-2008, 06:03 PM

great Pic Of D35 Yellow Top

PatrickL · 01-02-2008, 06:12 PM

Optimas really aren't worth the money anymore in my opinion. Those of us with boats deal alot with batteries. Don't get me wrong, Optimas are nice batteries but batteries in general have gotten better. If you want high end look into Trojan Batteries. They are typically cheaper and are better than the Optimas. In my humble opinion.

supertitan · 01-02-2008, 06:15 PM

i Will Check Them Out