Placement of 2nd Battery

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Placement of 2nd Battery

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If you fit a dual battery system on the 4.8 GRX - is there space inside the engine compartment for the battery ? If anyone can help with this (and pics if possible) it would be much appreciated.
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Ek neem aan jy het nou jou Patrol gekry - baie geluk!

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Jan, space is very limited under the bonnet.
Earlier models didn't have ABS and a few things could be moved around to make space for the battery but on later models most guys rather put it in the back when needed.

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Some Oz guys put the extra battery in the engine compartment right next to the existing one, but they move the receiver dryer etc. Normally not the biggest of batteries though
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I am also interested in such a mod.
Rocstompa has dual battery in his 4.8 engine compartment - go to his post called 'My New Toy'
http://patrol4x4.co.za/viewtopic.php?f= ... 0&start=20
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AndriesS wrote:Some Oz guys put the extra battery in the engine compartment right next to the existing one, but they move the receiver dryer etc. Normally not the biggest of batteries though
76ah fits nicely, the window washer water bottle must also be moved.
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Hi, My 2nd battery is fitted at the back, in my drawer system. Shortern the drawer and it works perfectly.
This is of course if you have a drawer system.

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My Russian-spec Y60 came from the factory with a second battery. Since it has no ABS or a/c, the second battery is placed up front, one on the driver side and one on the passenger side.
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Chris, Thanks for the link to Rockstompa's setup.
I showed this to Dewald at Winelands 4x4 and he will see if he can manage the same in the engine compartment when my Trol arrives and goes in for mods next week. Will keep you posted.
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Just be carefull moving ac parts on a new car. The stealers might get back to you with a no claim when something else packs up!!!! :mytwocents:
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