JeepinHHI

I need to upgrade my battery as it did not pass the test from an auto shop. I have a 2008 wrangler jku. I have heavy duty sound material, and lots of led lighting going on this week. What battery do you recommend I purchase? Thanks.

dcharge74

The arctic blast this past week finally killed the battery in my '09. It barely turned over this morning. Going on Monday to pick up a Sears DieHard platinum. I've heard nothing but good things about them.

JeepinHHI

Thanks, I'm gonna check out those.

TJM12

Yes I have one, they are diesel!! They are basically an oddysey but a bit cheaper and with a better warranty. I run alot of accessories and a high power stereo and never had an issue and sometimes I even play my stereo system without the jeep running. They are the best value in deep cycle batteries as far as I'm concerned.

Wrangled

I replaced my stock battery less then a year after I bought my 09, with a set of Odyssey's. That has been a few years ago now, and they have performed flawlessly, regardless of the weather. I don't think they make a better battery, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. I know they are pricey, but Sears batteries are unavailable here in the north, and at the rate Sears is declining these days, I am not sure they will outlast a battery warranty!

TJM12

Although sears is in decline, I still think they have enough segments that alone could be broken off into divisions that would be successful like Craftsman and Diehard so I wouldn't worry too much about the warranty. Sears should still be around for awhile.

JeepDude90

a lot of the batteries that are out on the market like sears, autocraft, everstart are made in the same factory. johnson controls? down in delaware i believe. just food for thought.

jsukey

I just threw an Optima Yellowtop in mine a few weeks ago. Sent it through the rigors last weekend as I had to winch myself out of some Louisiana gumbo mud about 15 times! It held a great charge the entire time, and kept on chugging! I run a sub/amp and several LED lights as well.

Bonedoc

The battery in my '08 kicked the bucket the first cold blast we had in the East here this past Oct and I replaced it with an Optima red top. No complaints so far....other than the price.

Lorrel

The Sears DieHard Platinum, just like the Odyssey is manufactured by EnerSys Corp, not Johnson Controls.