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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 05:37 PM
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i've search for the info and i see two or three answers. what do we need for our jk? yellow top what number or group?

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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by lvdoug
i've search for the info and i see two or three answers. what do we need for our jk? yellow top what number or group?

thanks, doug
i didnt know there were differences?

i walked into the Pep Boys and told him i want a yellow top for my JK, he said "grab that one over there"
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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most say yellow, some say blue. yellow top part number 8012-021 d34 or 8014-045 d34/78?
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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yellow all the way, it has been going for quite some time
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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I believe they are both the same size, however the 34/78 has both side terminal and top terminal posts. I have also heard it is not a good idea to use them both at the same time (ie running a winch from the side posts) before you get any ideas. I will be getting an optima too as soon as the stock goes.
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 07:35 AM
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thanks for all the input

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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by drexelpike
order it from advance auto and enter code VISA. You'll get $50 off which brings the battery to $139.99 + tax plus free shipping or in-store pickup. Unbeatable anywhere online.
For a yellow top?
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 10:06 AM
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[QUOTE=drexelpike;2637098]order it from advance auto and enter code VISA. You'll get $50 off which brings the battery to $139.99 + tax plus free shipping or in-store pickup. Unbeatable anywhere online.[/QUOTE

Good price!
I paid about $45 more, but I get lifetime free replacements. I swapped a dead 7 year old red top for a new yellow top and only had to pay $20 for the upgrade. I own yellow tops in two of my current jeeps and my daily driver toyota PU. I've owned blue tops and red tops as well. My blue top in my JKU died, so I swaped it for a yellow top (for free again). Stick with yellow tops, they are made for the application you want, and will last a LONG time.

Red tops are great if you don't plan to winch. Yellow tops for Winching. Blue tops for boats or a rear fridge in a jeep that may sit there for a while...
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 11:18 AM
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red top is for performance cars, yellow top is for vehicules that have too many electronics, and blue to my understanding if for maritime use.
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 11:55 AM
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Running the stock battery right now. Winch, lots of lights, wheeling, regular use - never had any shortage of power and it hasn't died on me yet. Just wondering why fix xomething that isn't broken? Is the stock battery truly that terrible?

I don't know so I'm asking...
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