Red or Yellow Optima

[walkercreekbronco]

It seems like everyone's running Optima batteries in their Broncos.

I'm ready to buy one, is the yellow top worth the extra money over the red?

I plan to install H4 headlights, running lights, stereo, who knows what else. Maybe some day a winch

 

[BLADE262US]

Definately go with the yellow top its just way better especially if youe running alot of accesories . And dont pay the real high prices for them either . I have them in all 5 of my trucks . And Ive said it before and Ill say it again EBAY is a wonderful place . /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...&category=33574 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...&category=33574

 

[Bradt]

If you're going to be running a winch and things of that nature eventually, now would be a good time to consider a dual battery setup. you'll thank yourself later down the road when you drain the one battery running your winch and the truck still starts right up.

brad

 

[S_bolt19]

You might also want to consider getting a high output alternator. A 3G or something that will put out 160-180 amps to keep up with lights, stereo, winch, CB, etc. You can have a great battery but if the charging system isn't up to ***** then you will always be running on a half full battery because everything else is drawing off of it. On eBay they start at around $150 or so. It is a worth while investment if you plan on running all kinds of accessories.

 

[fourbybuilder]

i have the optima red top in my truck and it does a great job keeping up with my junk but if you get a winch go yellow

 

[tcdc86]

I believe the red top has a high and fast output where the yellow top has a little lower ouput but will run longer. I do stereo comps and have the red top for the high fast output. I was told the yellow top would not do as good as the red top. But if you need for longing running for a winch then the yellow top is probably better for you!

 

[Bandit]

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I've been running a red top for six years,with no problems,is the yellow a deep cycle or something?.....BANDIT

 

[JonnyK]

Yes, the Yellow Top is a deep cycle. What that means, for those that don't know, is that it's designed to be drained to almost dead and recharged repeatedly without losing performance (which would happen to a regular battery). This makes it better for high-draw accessories like a winch.

 

[walkercreekbronco]

Thanks guys, I went ahead and went with the yellow top, although I started to have second thoughts when I found out the red top has a 3 year warranty vs. 1 year on the yellow.