Looking for an Odyssey battery to fit a 1998 Ranger 3.0 but getting confusing info on what will fit. Can anyone steer me on what model should fit? TIA

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1998 4wd XLT 3.0 5 speed
8.8 4.10 LS axle with disk brakes/ 4.10 front diff
constant front halfshafts
31.5 x 15 Khumo tires
Odyssey start battery / 125 amp deep cycle batery
Dometic 1.3 cf refrigerator

From the Odyssey website. ( note they claim you may need to modify or possibly purchase a battery hold down ).


Year: 1998
Make: Ford
Model: Ranger
Engine: 3.0 Liters 182 CID V6
Model #: PC1200LMJT
BCI #: 59
Install Notes: Installation may require vehicle battery restraint(s) modificaton.



http://www.odysseybattery.com/battery_search.aspx

Looks like you would need a specialized charger for this type of battery
if the need to charge it comes up.


http://shop.odysseybattery.com/home/index/7457.0

Battery hold down if needed

http://www.odysseybattery.com/hold_down_kits.aspx

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2002 Ford Ranger 2 Dr Standard cab 2.3 5 SPD 7.5 373 gears

Thx. Thats what I came up with from that site also but it seems a little small for the space. Maybe that's my only choice then.

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1998 4wd XLT 3.0 5 speed
8.8 4.10 LS axle with disk brakes/ 4.10 front diff
constant front halfshafts
31.5 x 15 Khumo tires
Odyssey start battery / 125 amp deep cycle batery
Dometic 1.3 cf refrigerator

I had purchased a Optima battery for my 2002 and I also was not pleased with the fitment or the need for a special charger.

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2002 Ford Ranger 2 Dr Standard cab 2.3 5 SPD 7.5 373 gears

I had an Optima Yellowtop that didn't last 3 years. Never again. The cheap Wal-Mart battery i'm replacing now has lasted longer than the Optima.

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1998 4wd XLT 3.0 5 speed
8.8 4.10 LS axle with disk brakes/ 4.10 front diff
constant front halfshafts
31.5 x 15 Khumo tires
Odyssey start battery / 125 amp deep cycle batery
Dometic 1.3 cf refrigerator

Not sure what to tell about the life span of your Optima battery.

My wife's HHR I had a dual Optima battery setup I installed with a power inverter.

When I sold the HHR I removed the inverter and second battery after 6 years and the battery was still good. I sold it for 60 bucks.

But I have seen some post about Optima changed where they produce their batteries.

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2002 Ford Ranger 2 Dr Standard cab 2.3 5 SPD 7.5 373 gears

Optima batteries was company originally started by Gates Rubber in Denver. It was spun off and had a manufacturing plant in Aurora CO, but now I think they are made in Mexico. (another company outsourcing). Quality seems to have gone down as a result.

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1998 4wd XLT 3.0 5 speed
8.8 4.10 LS axle with disk brakes/ 4.10 front diff
constant front halfshafts
31.5 x 15 Khumo tires
Odyssey start battery / 125 amp deep cycle batery
Dometic 1.3 cf refrigerator

If I may ask.. whats the intent of the battery's use; anything outside of a daily grinder?

Audio? Offroad use? Offroad trail camping? General use?

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I have a Optima Yellow top in my mustang & a red top in Nicks El Camino both over 6 years old.

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Myrtle: & Danna
1999 Ranger 4x4 3.0 Stepside Ext Cab XLT
2000 Mustang 4.6 Roush Supercharged ( Show Car )
1984 Elcamino 350 330 HP ( Nick's Show Car )
1959 Wife ( Arm Candy )
Danna passed away 5/26/2016

I ran an odyssey in my mk1 mr2, never needed a special charger. Made a custom battery hold down for it and it worked great.

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Ranger free since 4/14/14
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1974 Kawasaki mc1m 90

http://www.optimabatteryreview.com/

Used to use Optimas exclusively in hundreds of Audio installs, but as prices sored to over $230 for a basic redtop When cost was under a $100 and the batteries have changed in function/longevity and they fell out of mental rotation for me..

Odessey is a bit newer and I cant really debate what I dont know about them.

Ideally I prefer the AGM from Exide mostly because of the abuse it will handle but if I could give anything worthwhile. There are ONLY 3 MAIN battery manufactures, Interstate used to or maybe still does [albeit in Mexico possibly for even cheaper labor and higher profits while raising prices still tot eh end user] and Interstate is/was one of the 3 main battery manufactures out there at one time.

But I will also say that info is at least 10 yrs old...

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Went with the Odyssey battery. Installed and working fine. We'll see how long it lasts.

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1998 4wd XLT 3.0 5 speed
8.8 4.10 LS axle with disk brakes/ 4.10 front diff
constant front halfshafts
31.5 x 15 Khumo tires
Odyssey start battery / 125 amp deep cycle batery
Dometic 1.3 cf refrigerator