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Old 10-17-2009, 03:11 AM
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Default Anyone have a Kodiak Dual Battery System on Their Yota?

Since my stock battery is on its last leg, I figured I would look into the possibility of a dual battery setup. I saw the Kodiak Dual Battery System at the Pomona Offroad Show last weekend, which looks rather compelling.

Rmarz and a couple other people are running them on their LJs and seem to like them. http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...ad.php?t=11809

I was curious if anyone was running them on an FJ, Tacoma or 4Runner.
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Old 10-17-2009, 10:44 PM
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I forgot to provide the link. http://www.kodiakinc.com/dual_battery.html I believe the FJ/4Runner/Tacoma kit runs off two Odyssey PC1200s.
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Old 10-18-2009, 04:37 AM
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Looks cool. I've been thinking of doing a dual battery set up and this looks like its relatively painfree. How do you order it? I guess you have to contact them for pricing and other info....
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They only sell the setup as a complete kit, including the batteries. The one for the 4Runner is about $800. You have to call them to order it.
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check out dirt parts from cruiser larry. ask if he has any old set ups available
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Old 10-19-2009, 03:56 AM
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Will do. Looks like his website is down right now.
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larry - that guy is nutz bout his FJ. great little shop in culver city off washington blvd tho.
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give him a call
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Does the stated $800 seem incredibly high for two batteries, an isolator and some cables? I don't have that much in my 4-battery installation with a kusmaul relay isolator, as used on emergency response vehicles.....
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yes it does. Optima yellow top $170, dual battery kit - painless $130, battery tray and straps $30...total about $350
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