Optima DH7 in a JK

[emerson]

Hey guys, has anyone managed to fit an Optima DH7 in a JK?

I purchased one after checking the Optima website stating the DH6 and DH7 fit, it arrived today and there's no chance i can get in in the battery compartment. Wondering if others have been able to get one in that might be able to provide advice?

I have a 2016 JK 4 door 75th anniversary, my current battery is a Enirgi SA 57020 AGM, which is about 40mm shorter than the Optima DH7

I dont want to open this discussion up about Optima vs Odyssey, just looking for a solution to get this to fit.

Thanks

[Banshee]

I haven't used one of those, but I did have the D34 in my '08 3.8L. Currently have the D34M, blue top. That DH7 is ~5cm longer than the D34s.

Later models may have more space there, but that one wouldn't fit in mine.

[RLT]

My 2.8CRD 2007 uses the D31 plus it has the 'shaped' battery tray that it fits.

[emerson]

Thanks for the replies guys, i ended up pulling the fuse box out to try and shoe horn it in and theres definitely no way it can fit. Optima advised me there's a factory option for a larger battery in the 2016 (and possibly other years), these come with a larger battery tray.

I ended up buying a DH6 and that fit fine

If anyone wants a brand new DH7 i now have one for sale in Sydney, shoot me a PM if you're interested.