Freightliner $68 batteries

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  1. Final Drive

    Final Drive Road Train Member

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    That's where I get my batteries from freightliner never had a problem with them but I replace them every 2 years regardless...
    Can't beat nationwide warranty...
     
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  3. truckdriver31

    truckdriver31 Road Train Member

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  4. Ridgeline

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    Are these the agm batteries?

    if so, consider Maxwell starter module and just normal flooded batteries. There are problems with agm batteries being toasted by over charging them.
     
  5. SoCalRed

    SoCalRed Medium Load Member

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    At $301 for 4 batteries I wouldn’t mind replacing them every two years. Hope they last that long.
     
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  6. jason6541

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    Are these your starting batteries or for an electric apu?. Not sure how old your batteries are but mine are 5 years old. Same as your questioning above.
    You got what you paid for. Refurbished batteries.
    Not a personal attack. But cracks me up everyone wants everything for the cheap but want top quality. You get what you pay for in most cases. Buy clothes at Wal mart expect them to fall apart or shrink in 6 months. Buy clothes at Dillards and wear them for years.
     
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  7. truckdriver31

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    dillards. lol. guess u dont where gucci main
     
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  8. jason6541

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    Nope not my style. Just making a comparison. In my 56 years I learned to buy quality not quantity. I come out money ahead in the long run.
     
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  9. SoCalRed

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    So you would pay $4000 for 4 batteries? Not me.
    These are the starting batteries and they were 5 years old. So $4000 batteries last 5 years. I replace them with the cheap ones at $301 for four and asked if anyone had experience with them. Never assumed they are “top quality” as you put it. If they last for a year I’ll be happy.
     
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  10. AModelCat

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    Batteries are a perishable item. I don't keep batteries any longer than about 3 years max in anything.
     
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  11. mpd240

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    A thousand dollar battery had better give u a hummer at the end of your 14
     
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