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My '95 Ranger has been resting in an Ice drift for the past several days. Went to fire it up this AM and barely got a click.....
It has on old ass Walmart Battery in it (dated 2007) that was iffy during nice weather so I guess it may be time to change the battery.
Now the Ranger isn't eligible for nice things and I am cheap. So what is a decent source for a TCB approved Battery? Used or Reconditioned maybe??
Check with the salvage yards . They usually sell them cheap... TCB !
The man with the ink has a good plan. Plus, the Ranger battery is probably not as unique as a Miata battery, so it will be easier to find.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jctattoos
Thanks Jctattoos I hadn't even thought of the Junkyard! ::pimp::
I wouldn't be surprised if a good charging brings the battery back to a satisfactory state. Since the temps we have had for the past week are well-below the norm - for the entire winter - its likely that your battery won't repeat this bad behavior in normal driving. Same thing happened to the batt in my 96 which didn't get started for 4 days. After charging it, it seems to be back to normal at 40 degrees.
2007-2013. R.I.P. it's lived a good life and paid for itself already.
Good point OZMDD but It has been being sketchy for a little while.
Being a cheap bastard from way back I always try and park on incline since it a stick shift. ;-)
Here is a helpful video for the youth. ::Teacher:
Then I'd go for a late-model crashed vehicle battery. Bound to be some life left in them. I also had some luck with a free Optima I got from the Sam's Club dead battery pile in the service area. I told the guy I was doing a science project demo and could I have one? He said sure and didnt seem to care that I cherry picked a yellow-top. I gave it a good cleaning then a slow charge, and it gave me 2 years in my Jeep.
I got the truck the end of March that battery still owes me!!! ::Rant::Quote:
Originally Posted by Sharpie
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I'm guessing you already put the trickle charger on it?
Nope since is sitting it the neighbors driveway I don't have an extension cord long enough to reach his plug. ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by sammm
Plan to roll start it when I get home and put it my driveway then I'll charge it overnight with my TCB approved Harbor Freight Limited Edition Dick Trickle - Trickle charger!
Actually my Angry Harley Neighbor guy has a fancy charger/tester that I may borrow. Although I'm pretty sure this battery will not pass the test.
File Photo of Ranger Recently Resting....
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-q...206_080203.jpg
Good thing you have a yellow truck…your ass is so tight, light won't even escape. ::StirTheP
Drive across town to Pick n Pull and pay $40 for a POS used Bat-tree. ::Blowup::
stick it in Yo seff and hope it last a year or so, but understand it will fail when KK drives it, and it won't be close.
Or go to the corner O'Reiley and pay $120 for one that they will install and will last another 6-7 years,…..get back by the warm fireplace.
No issues, and no worry in the back of your mind.
::Teacher:Quote:
Originally Posted by Rogue
While I know many people try to live by the quote, "A penny saved is a penny earned." don't forget another one. "A stitch in time saves nine." Sometimes saving a buck in the long run costs you more money in the end. A new battery will have a pro-rated warranty. I just warrantied one at O'Reilly's and it cost me nada. Now if you are just getting one to get the truck running until you can sell it, get a junk yard juice box.
Autozone sells a brand new one for your truck for $109.99 installed. The WalMart battery also lasted a long-time and you can probably get it for $89.99. How much cheaper does it need to be??????
About $70 cheaper to qualify for TCB status on an old Ranger.
Hell, that's a new Ranger in my book............I will give him two fiddy for it and come haul it off..........
I understand the TCB credo and I can appreciate it for what it stands for, but... how far do you take TCB on the Ranger? Do you save the spent motor oil out of the Miata, strain it through a cheese cloth, then use it in the Ranger? :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
I will take the Ranger off your hands even with a dead battery for two fifty! :-) If you have Costco, they have good batteries at reasonable price.
At least someone understands me! ::GrouphugQuote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD
Hmm, strained miata oil sounds like a great idea for the truck! After its done three rounds in the Caddy, of course.
In this instance, the TCB club is not for me. Hats off to you and your search for the free battery. :clap:Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
Junkyards are fun .. Sometimes it's worth the challenge to find something used or cheap and make it work. Never would want to skimp on safety stuff , but if its a newer battery and holds a charge , $30 seems like a good deal to me ! Probably will find some other neat stuff there while looking around too ... If not , you can still by a new one
BTW.. I'd be a bit ashamed of myself to let some parts store guy "install" my battery.
Good luck with the hunt
I'll come get the truck from you.
Problem solved!
Since both my cars get short trip duty cycle most of the time (4 mile commute for mine, stop and go running errands for the wifey), I can barely make a brand new battery last 2-3 years. I cant imagine how quickly I could kill a $30 junkyard battery.
Personally, I'd spend the extra to get a brand new warranteed battery. That's what I did for both my cars, and they've both gotten free replacements in the last 18 months.
$40.88 after taxes out the door with a full 1-year replacement warranty!! TCB FTW!!
Yes!
Installed?
Installed that bad boy myself! ::pimp::Quote:
Originally Posted by Jctattoos
Local Junkyards had had a run on Batteries due to the cold snap, one of the junkyard guys told me to Try Pro Battery in Fort Worth.
So here is a shameless plug for the TCB approved local source just in case others don't feel the need to pay $100+ for a battery for their OTM. ;-)
http://www.probatterytx.com/
They also sell new batteries. For my Ranger it was $75.00 with a 2 year warranty or Reconditioned like I got for $37.99 with a 1 year warranty before taxes.
But did you use the 10% off coupon on their website?? :D
Did you figure sales tax and gas to go get it into the equation?
Sweetness! I assume you already inquired about Miata-friendly agm batteries?
Yep sales tax was $2.89 and the place was 1.1 miles (Per Google Maps) from where my wife works so 2.2 miles round trip were added to my already scheduled trip since I was picking her up from work last night as I normally do.Quote:
Originally Posted by black roadster
And yes they gave me the 10% off. ::pimp::
Nope all the haters in this post seemed to want to spend the big money - so let em. ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD
BTW. PM sent!
I always had your back.Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
OZMDD was secretly working against you behind the scenes.
Lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
http://www.therhouse.com/wp-content/...-Hate.jgp_.jpg
POS sure had a fancy bicycle for being such a cheap bastard. Whose the kid next to him? Sammmm?Quote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD
::Whisp::Sammm has the Mustang not me....Quote:
Originally Posted by black roadster
Heh, I am not a hater. I just wondered if you got the discount since you did not mention it.
*Update
Well my TCB Battery gave up the ghost it only lasted 3 years, 5 months, 2 weeks, 2 days aka 1263 days... I blame this partially on the recent Alternator failure and ensuing stranding. You would think the OEM Alternator wold last more than 22 years it only had 174,000 miles on it. Sheesh......
Went back to Pro Battery and stuck another reconditioned battery in the Ranger.
^ they don't make em like they used to.........