dakid6945

I am new here and have a question regarding batteries. I am unsure of what battery to install in the back of my truck. I am debating a NAPA Legend standard under the hood car battery vs a Stinger battery. Been to two different audio shops and got two different answers. Anyone able to clearly advise why one battery is superior to the other? Under the hood, I am running a Duralast Gold and want to ensure that I don't start to have the dimming light issue. Any help is appreciated!!!

IT Hz

iTrader: (1)

What year and make of truck is this?

dakid6945

IT Hz.....Thanks for the reply! It is a 2004 Dodge Durango SLT.

IT Hz

iTrader: (1)

Now, where abouts do you reside? are you in an area that gets very cold in the winter?

dakid6945

IT Hz......Thanks for the reply back. I reside in Virginia/USA. It gets cold here but not freezing cold. We average around lower 30F to upper teens during the winter months.

IT Hz

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I'd suggest going with a yellow top Optima battery.

luke99

I agree with Steve , you cant go wrong with a yellow top , and it wont break the bank much either , what alot of people dont know is that Scottie the owner of xs power ran yellow top in his championship winning van for years , they are a solid battery

Zee239

I also agree with the yellow top. Most conventional batteries are not really suited for constant higher amperage draws.they also don't recover as well as the optima can. Make sure you gauge the wire size for the the power needs and distance from load. I also bulk up the alternator wire and ground both batteries to the alternator case. Battery isolator is also suggested,but will cause a slight voltage loss.