Optima Red Top at Costco?

[pinenuts]

Since the nearest Costco is about two hundred miles away, can anyone tell me if the Optima Red Top they sell is the right size for an EB?

 

[Broncobowsher]

I have never seen a stock bronco battery hold down, with that in mind they do fit. They sit on the battery tray and the hood will close. The terminals are in the right locations.<br><br>The only thing that may need to be addressed is the hold down. Generic hold downs can be found at any parts store and most Wal-mart type stores for cheap.

 

[J-DUB]

The hold down on my Bronco was a Bungee cord ;D

 

[koolstang]

Mine too works likea charm

 

[DPM77]

how much do they want for em?

 

[rflud]

I just bought my "Red Top" at Costco for $102 +tax. Then I found the same battery at Autozone for $109 +tax. I boght a hold down kit at Autozone for $5 that works great. The only thing you need to decide is would it be easier to return the battery to a parts store (which might be closer) or return it to Costco? That is if you ever need to during the warranty period.

 

[desertrat302]

Yes,it's the right size for an EB,I have one in mine.<br>770 CCA I believe.The dual terminals are nice,makes hooking up accessories and jumpstarting really easy.<br>I happen to work for Costco,and we also carry the yellow and blue tops.(At least at my location.)<br>In the year and a half we've carried them,I've never seen one returned.But if for some reason you do have to return it,during the first 2 years replacement is FREE.<br>No pro-rating like the parts stores.<br>At least that's the way it works here,your location may be different,so check with them.<br>I used a generic hold-down from Checker.I cut a piece of fuel line to insulate the J-bolt that goes between the side terminals,in case the battery did move in the tray,to keep the positive terminal from grounding on the J-bolt.<br>Wherever you get your Optima,you'll love it,they kick ass.Well worth the bucks over a conventional battery.

 

[Guest]

I have a red top in mine also, I have it on the side and a bunji cord for now. My sand rail (dune buggy) has a red top that is 5 years old and has never let me down. Still works great and it is on its side also.

 

[67halfcab]

[quote author=Broncobowsher link=board=5;threadid=12861;start=0#96564 date=1041532498]<br>I have never seen a stock bronco battery hold down, with that in mind they do fit. They sit on the battery tray and the hood will close. The terminals are in the right locations.<br><br>The only thing that may need to be addressed is the hold down. Generic hold downs can be found at any parts store and most Wal-mart type stores for cheap.<br>[/quote]<br><br>Battery Hold Down? You mean I should have one ;D<br><br>Darn! one more thing on my list of Must haves before she rolls again. ;D ;D<br><br><br>The optima's do fit in the Early Broncos. Rulebreaker has one in his.

 

[EricLar80]

[quote author=DesertRat302 link=board=5;threadid=12861;start=0#96625 date=1041548090]<br>Yes,it's the right size for an EB,I have one in mine.<br>770 CCA I believe.The dual terminals are nice,makes hooking up accessories and jumpstarting really easy.<br>I happen to work for Costco,and we also carry the yellow and blue tops.(At least at my location.)<br>In the year and a half we've carried them,I've never seen one returned.But if for some reason you do have to return it,during the first 2 years replacement is FREE.<br>No pro-rating like the parts stores.<br>At least that's the way it works here,your location may be different,so check with them.<br>I used a generic hold-down from Checker.I cut a piece of fuel line to insulate the J-bolt that goes between the side terminals,in case the battery did move in the tray,to keep the positive terminal from grounding on the J-bolt.<br>Wherever you get your Optima,you'll love it,they kick ass.Well worth the bucks over a conventional battery. <br>[/quote]<br><br>I also work for Costco, and I second what he says. Costco probably has the best return policy for any retail store, bar-none. <br>Desertrat- did you happen to have either Kevin Bosworth or Andrea Houchins come to your store from Simi CA? Andreas last name may be different now, she went thru a divorce. She works as a cashier, he works in Tires.<br>-Eric

 

[FSRBIKER]

I wish Costco in NJ carried them

 

[jims66]

I have purchased batteries at Costco and after severe abuse had them go bad. When I returned them under warranty there were NO questions asked, just a simple exchange. Very easy people to deal with. You also have to remember that they have no equipment to test a battery so how can they argue with you?

 

[KST1]

Just a note about bungee cord battery hold downs. <br><br>Years ago I had a bungee cord holding my battery, a real short one stretched pretty tight. I hit a berm pretty hard and carried the front wheels over the top with a rough landing. To make a long story short, battery bounced into the fan and deflected it into the radiator cutting through a core. Bungee cord pulled the battery right back where it started. Couldn't even tell except for 2 missing blades on the fan, steam from the radiator, and some nice notches in the battery.<br><br>If you got em, I suggest you change em.<br><br>-D

 

[EricLar80]

[quote author=jims66 link=board=5;threadid=12861;start=0#96763 date=1041604170]<br>I have purchased batteries at Costco and after severe abuse had them go bad. When I returned them under warranty there were NO questions asked, just a simple exchange. Very easy people to deal with. You also have to remember that they have no equipment to test a battery so how can they argue with you?<br>[/quote]<br><br>A lot of our batteries have the little green light on the top to tell us if they are good or bad. So there. <br>-Eric

 

[desertrat302]

[quote author=FSRBIKER link=board=5;threadid=12861;start=0#96751 date=1041591809]<br>I wish Costco in NJ carried them <br>[/quote]<br><br>FSR,you may be able to special order one,we do special orders on jewelry and tires all the time,not many people know this.Next time you're there,ask a manager to look up item #355559 (Red top) and see if they are available in your region.<br><br>Eric,I don't know Andrea or Kevin,but there's a lot of people there I don't know,it's a big place.There is another warehouse here too,they might be over there.

 

[jims66]

[quote author=EricLar80 link=board=5;threadid=12861;start=0#96838 date=1041623866]<br>[quote author=jims66 link=board=5;threadid=12861;start=0#96763 date=1041604170]<br>I have purchased batteries at Costco and after severe abuse had them go bad. When I returned them under warranty there were NO questions asked, just a simple exchange. Very easy people to deal with. You also have to remember that they have no equipment to test a battery so how can they argue with you?<br>[/quote]<br><br>A lot of our batteries have the little green light on the top to tell us if they are good or bad. So there. <br>-Eric<br>[/quote]<br><br>Well! The little "light" is a built in hydrometer. The only thing it tells is if the battery is charged by the specific gravity of the electrolite. I still think they have great batteries, especially for the cost!