Thanks man!
Sweet! Are you cutting a trap door on the bed?
Where I have it positioned the fuel tank and bed brace are directly overhead. I’m thinking I may be able to access the battery connections through the rear wheel well by removing the splash shield. Other than that, I’ll have to crawl under the vehicle. I’ll see how it goes. I can always change things in the future.
I really like the idea of this especially since I would be able to still run my truck with the bed off but it seems like it would turn into a real pain in the ass. I feel like terminals in a convent location would be a must.
Yeah, anywhere underneath is a bigger PITA to deal with but I still want to be able to put stuff in the back and use it kind of like a pickup truck on occasion. Lol And, with a full spare tire underneath, finding real estate for it becomes difficult. Since I don’t have mufflers there any longer, and for handling purposes, I put it where it is. If it was mounted closer to the axle, a trap door could be used to make it easier if you were willing to do that. Since the frame turns up at that spot, mounting brackets would be more difficult to fabricate… I haven’t totally figured out my wiring yet. If I want to take it to the strip, then I need the cut-off switch in the back and I would put the battery lugs/terminals there as well. But if I just run the wiring up to the front without a cut-off switch for now, then I may place the battery lugs/terminals (for jumping if necessary) in the engine compartment close to the PDC. This is also why I went with a yellow top deep cycle battery. I’m hoping it will handle periods of nonuse without damaging it too much. I would use a battery tender.
All makes sense. I run a yellow top as well and I'm really considering putting it behind the intercooler heat exchanger. It wouldn't be to hard to get to and it will reduce the hassle to remove the bed. I have a large switch on mine that I throw to unhook the battery. Very convent.
damn nice fab work!
2012 200
2009 Sportster Iron
2002 Dakota r/t - White
2001 Dakota r/t - Black
2000 Ram 2500 Cummins 2wd
1969 Plymouth Satellite
Here is what I did for the charging posts. Also wired a battery tender in for when it sits on jack stands.
Attachment 12261
Look familiar. Haha
- Josh
2000 Solar Yellow R/T - Cam Only Truck
1987 Buick Regal T-Type - WE4 and Blackout
2008 GMC 1500 Quad Cab
1989 Jeep YJ - Real Jeeps have Square Headlights
1971 Buick Skylark - LS SWAP THE WORLD
What about debree, dirt, water, and corrosion protection? Battery is kind of open down there, no?
I want to throw my battery in the same place, but probably put it inside one of those battery boxes to protect from the elements
I’m not too worried about it with this toy. I don't think as much junk flies around up underneath there anyway. This is what the Viper engineers came up with:What about debree, dirt, water, and corrosion protection? Battery is kind of open down there, no?
I want to throw my battery in the same place, but probably put it inside one of those battery boxes to protect from the elements
If it poses a problem, I’ll redesign or modify it.
- Josh
2000 Solar Yellow R/T - Cam Only Truck
1987 Buick Regal T-Type - WE4 and Blackout
2008 GMC 1500 Quad Cab
1989 Jeep YJ - Real Jeeps have Square Headlights
1971 Buick Skylark - LS SWAP THE WORLD
Made a couple of supports for the PDC that bolt through existing holes. This was necessary due to the removal of the OEM battery box which supported the PDC. I'm not totally happy with this and may change it in the future but it is good enough for now.I Produce the PDC Support Brackets now:You should carry these
http://www.dakotart.com/forum/showth...kota-1997-2004
http://stores.hi-potek.com/hipotek-p...ota-1997-2004/