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Johnson Controls makes their batteries in Wisconson however I'm sure they and the others have more than one plant world wide.
NO THEY DONT DEKA MADE BY DEKA IN PENN TROJAN MADE BY TROJAN IN CA AND GA CROWN MADE IN INDIANA AND US BATTERIES ARE MADE IN AGUSTA GA BUT IT REALLY DONT MATTER
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2005 F350 XL REGULAR CAB 6.0 11 FOOT SERVICE BOX DRW STOCK 212,347 ON THE CLOCK
1997 34.5 FLEETWOOD AVION 5TH WHEEL
2003 F350 XLT CREW CAB 7.3 STOCK DRW 85,000 on the clock
JOHN 3:16
NO THEY DONT DEKA MADE BY DEKA IN PENN TROJAN MADE BY TROJAN IN CA AND GA CROWN MADE IN INDIANA AND US BATTERIES ARE MADE IN AGUSTA GA BUT IT REALLY DONT MATTER
What I meant was Johnson Controls has a battery manf. plant in Waterton, Wisc. Or they did the last time I was there about 5 years ago.
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2005 Lariet, 6.0, 3:73 1969 Mach 1, 428 CJ
1971 Triumph Trident(SOLD)
2007 Road King flhp
2007 Jazz 5er, 11k
173rd Airborne
I bought OE batteries from the local stealership....$115 installed; I also had a coupon for $50 off the total price.
Sometimes it pays to look at Ford.
That is what I was thinking. I am not sure it is really worth discussing for that price. (Motorcraft)Johnson Controls makes a great battery and they are fairly priced.
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2007 F350 XLT 4x4 SC 6.0 PSD No Mods *Traded*
2011 F250 XLT/FX4 4X4 CC 6.7L PSD
But how do they perform in the Ford? We use them in almost all the ground support equipment in the USAF. They seem to work great out there on the flight line.
__________________ 2006 CC 4x4 Superduty
DR 4" Lift, ARP Studs, Full BulletProof Diesel Kit, Dual Bilstein Steering Stabilizer,
4" AFE Straight Exhaust, Coolant Filter
"The OPTIMA® RedTop® high-performance AGM battery is the ultimate high-CCA starting battery designed to deliver the strongest 5-second ignition power for a reliable start-up every time. The RedTop will outperform and outlast traditional batteries in demanding cranking/starting applications. With unparalleled high power delivery and extreme resistance to the most common causes of battery failure, the RedTop is idea for trucks, SUV's, luxury cars, hot rods, off-road vehicles and other applications that require a leak-proof starting-only battery."
I've had great results using Optima batteries. They are spill proof and don't leave corrosion on the battery terminals. I've owned 7 Red Tops over the past 12 years. I automatically replace them after 7 years service. Only had 1 Optima go bad after 5 years service.
"The OPTIMA® RedTop® high-performance AGM battery is the ultimate high-CCA starting battery designed to deliver the strongest 5-second ignition power for a reliable start-up every time. The RedTop will outperform and outlast traditional batteries in demanding cranking/starting applications. With unparalleled high power delivery and extreme resistance to the most common causes of battery failure, the RedTop is idea for trucks, SUV's, luxury cars, hot rods, off-road vehicles and other applications that require a leak-proof starting-only battery."
I've had great results using Optima batteries. They are spill proof and don't leave corrosion on the battery terminals. I've owned 7 Red Tops over the past 12 years. I automatically replace them after 7 years service. Only had 1 Optima go bad after 5 years service.
Your decision and your money. I respect that. That is what makes the world go around and why there is more than one company for most things and why we can make choices in a free society.
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2005 Lariet, 6.0, 3:73 1969 Mach 1, 428 CJ
1971 Triumph Trident(SOLD)
2007 Road King flhp
2007 Jazz 5er, 11k
173rd Airborne
"The OPTIMA® RedTop® high-performance AGM battery is the ultimate high-CCA starting battery designed to deliver the strongest 5-second ignition power for a reliable start-up every time. The RedTop will outperform and outlast traditional batteries in demanding cranking/starting applications. With unparalleled high power delivery and extreme resistance to the most common causes of battery failure, the RedTop is idea for trucks, SUV's, luxury cars, hot rods, off-road vehicles and other applications that require a leak-proof starting-only battery."
I've had great results using Optima batteries. They are spill proof and don't leave corrosion on the battery terminals. I've owned 7 Red Tops over the past 12 years. I automatically replace them after 7 years service. Only had 1 Optima go bad after 5 years service.
Thanks for the feedback. I am considering trying them out in my truck. I still have the factory ones in mine but they are over 3 years old. I am in Phoenix which never helps batteries.
__________________ 2006 CC 4x4 Superduty
DR 4" Lift, ARP Studs, Full BulletProof Diesel Kit, Dual Bilstein Steering Stabilizer,
4" AFE Straight Exhaust, Coolant Filter
Wow! What a response to my question. I appreciate all the great info. My batteries are still good in my truck. They appear to be original. I bought the truck used. I have heard so many problems with ficums due to battery failures. Do the motorcraft batteries have a date code on them?
Didn't see a date code on mine, but that doesn't mean there wasn't one. I know mine were original, though, and they might very well have contributed to the truck's FICM failure, which I recently experienced.
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2004 F-350 CC DRW LB FX4 4x4
Oxford White/Arizona Beige
King Ranch
Herrin Hauler bed
4.10 Trac-Lok
Reman'd 6.0L @43,956 miles
Reman'd Turbo @54,814 miles
IMHO, if Optima truly has a better product why do they not back them with the warranty that nearly every other manufactuer has ? At twice the price they should have twice the warranty......they don't.
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2000 Limited, 118K, 7.3L, 285 Cooper ATR's, super chips 1705 on tow/performance, Bilsteins, Isspro EGT/Boost/ Trans temp.
1997 4runner,5spd,TRD supercharged,Bilsteins,H&R coil springs front and rear
1968 roadrunner,383,4spd
1970 roadrunner,383,4spd,pistol grip,58k 0riginal miles
1970 Charger,383,4spd,pistol grip,my first car
IMHO, if Optima truly has a better product why do they not back them with the warranty that nearly every other manufactuer has ? At twice the price they should have twice the warranty......they don't.
I'm on the other end of the spectrum..Have had 3 optimas, all 3 went bad, and right after the years time, optima was no help. they did however send me over a free bag of sand to go pound... optima
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05' F-350 6.0L Diesel Crew Cab Long bed sitting on Brentz Wheels Custom Billet Dually 22's, Kenwood Indash Nav, Sirrrus Sat, HD Radio, Nintendo game Cube, 2 - 7" Tv's in head rests, Dual MTX 10" Subs behind seat, Arp Studs, Innovative Diesel SCT tuned for Snow Performance Stage III Meth kit, Bully Dog 5" turbo back exhaust, AFE Stage II w/ProGuard 7 Cold Air Intake, Remote Start. 03 Turbo, dam the whistle is Insane! @ 38 PSI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2zEFb6bFLc - Video
8000K Bi-Xeon H.I.D Headlights, Recon Big Rig, White lighting tailgate light and 3rd LED Brake lights.
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