DIY: Battery Relo

[travisjb]

I had this relo done by a shop here in Phoenix, AZ... didn't do it myself, but I'll try to capture some of the details to help those that DIY

Materials:

• odyssey pc680 battery
• 15 ft 0/1 gauge wire
• fittings to connect to terminal leading to starter, e.g., Taylor Cable 21414 - Taylor Battery Cable Terminal Kits
• fittings to connect to battery, e.g., Taylor Cable 21405 - Taylor Battery Cable Terminal Kits
• Finally, a fitting to connect to a point on the frame for negative, e.g., (you can prob do better than this one but here you go) Taylor Cable 20215 - Taylor Diamondback Shielded Battery Cables
• battery hold down bracked such as this one from DDM Universal Mounting Box for Odyssey PC680 Battery

Steps (roughly):

1. Remove old battery
2. Remove old negative cable
3. Connect 12ft line to starter teminal
4. Re-use red plastic cover
5. Run 12ft line through point as shown in pic below
6. Run line along passenger side under carpet
7. Run line into rear compartment... you will have to decide where to mount... mine pictured below
8. Install battery with hold down
9. Connect battery leads
10. Grind a spot on the chassis, to reveal bare metal
11. Drill a hole or use existing hole and enlarge, suitable for fastening negative terminal... connect terminal

I realize I'm not going into much detail but just wanted to get the thread started... others can fill in the blanks... good luck

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