TJ Dual Battery Solutions

[Rosie]

Hey All, been searching a fair bit with no real solutions so far. I'm chasing a dual battery setup for my TJ and really want to mount both batteries under the bonnet. I've seen different mounts but the only RHD one was the Mean Green which they no longer make.

Has anyone got a mount to fit a RHD TJ? I've even thought of buying the Smittybilt one and cutting and changine the lower plate to suit mine.

Cheers, Ben

[TOIIIIIIIOJ]

Originally Posted by Rosie

Hey All, been searching a fair bit with no real solutions so far. I'm chasing a dual battery setup for my TJ and really want to mount both batteries under the bonnet. I've seen different mounts but the only RHD one was the Mean Green which they no longer make.

Has anyone got a mount to fit a RHD TJ? I've even thought of buying the Smittybilt one and cutting and changine the lower plate to suit mine.

Cheers, Ben

Yes look up Morris 4x4 center they are on here, look under TJ battery mounts they make it to suit two optima batteries laying on there sides brilliant stuff.

[bonza]

Originally Posted by Rosie

Hey All, been searching a fair bit with no real solutions so far. I'm chasing a dual battery setup for my TJ and really want to mount both batteries under the bonnet. I've seen different mounts but the only RHD one was the Mean Green which they no longer make.

Has anyone got a mount to fit a RHD TJ? I've even thought of buying the Smittybilt one and cutting and changine the lower plate to suit mine.

Cheers, Ben

just curious, why do you want a dual battery set up?

[Rosie]

Ah thanks for that mate, I'll check them out.

I've had dual batteries in both my other 4x4s and it would have been the first thing i'd have done to the TJ if it was easier. I like to be able to run a fridge, stereo and worklight all night and not worry about being able to start again in the morning. The Optima has done it's job well so far but i spose i've just rana out of things to do.

[tigermuzza]

It is possible to fit one next to the engine on the drivers side with some modification, the air box has to be modified and pushed as far forward as possible and a cradle made up, I made mine to suit a 120amp battery. It's off the car at the moment but I'll try and find some pictures

[fil]

If you lower (cut) the mount under the brake booster on the drivers side you can fit a D34 optima in there on its side. That's where I had mine. It can be a bit of a dog to get it in and out, I ended up working out it was quicker and easier to take the drivers guard off, slip the battery in (leave the mount bolted to the firewall) and bolt the guard back on.
Other wise you could get a fab shop to bend up a tray like the mean green one, but it will prolly cost the same if not more than buying a brand name one.

[Wattsy]

Just finished installing mine today, I didn't have to modify tray apart one hole for the battery clamp. The battery is a marshall deep cycle and only cost $119 haven't really tested how many hours it lasts.