Outfitting a trail rig can add greater strain to the electrical system. Adding on a winch, air compressor, fog lights, driving lights, a spotlight, electric fuel pump, and a stereo amp can really tax the battery. A great way to combat that strain is to install dual batteries. This is especially true when using a winch, which can draw big amps for an extended period. These kits are designed to mount two batteries in place of the factory single battery location. The trays and brackets feature a black powder coated finish. These are mounting kits only and do not include any wiring. A suggested wiring diagram is included. 70- 95 CJ and Wrangler kits place the batteries side-by side and may be used with lead acid or cylindrical style sealed gel cell batteries. 97-06 TJ Wrangler its stack the batteries and are for use with cylindrical-style sealed, gel cell batteries only due to the battery mounting direction.
Installed on a ‘85 CJ7 with a Jeep 360. It’s used for some reasonably serious trails during elk hunting trips to Montana. I need to power a winch, dual cooling fans, oil cooler fan, oversized heater fan & plenty of trail lighting... First; solid, quality hardware. All components are more substantial than I expected to see. Second; installation did require a little “manipulation” but everything fits. The instructions were a bit lacking, but once you remove the factory battery tray, it becomes clear how it all fits. I run two Group 24 batteries, which are the same footprint as the stock Group 34, just an inch or so taller; no problem with height clearance. Just pre-assemble the appropriate parts with all of the fasteners loose. Then work things into place and snug it all down. You might need a couple of drift pins to align & hold things in place temporarily and a small pry bar.... This unit clears the CJ heater hose/core outlets nicely. I did have to shorten the j-hook threaded tie-down bars for hood clearance, but that was the only modification required. Once in place, it’s absolutely solid. Start to finish, about three hours, but I’m old & don’t work as fast as I used to!! I have zero concerns about battery security in off-road use!!!
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