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Battery Tray Made With Simple Tools
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How To Make A Battery Tray With Simple Tools

May 10, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Fitzee’s Fabrications demonstrates how to make a battery tray with recycled metal and simple tools and a no-nonsense approach. [More…]
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Are Cheap Power Tool Batteries Better Than DeWalt 20V Lithium-Ion Batteries?

February 20, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Three DeWalt 20V Lithium-Ion compatible replacement batteries are tested for high and moderate drain performance and cold temp performance. [More…]
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Which Car Battery is Best?

December 2, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Optima AGM, Duralast, Everstart, Diehard, SuperStart, and Autocraft car batteries were tested for internal resistance, cranking amps, charge rate, and cold-cranking amps. [More…]
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How To Wire 2 Batteries: Parallel, Series, or Both for 2x Volts, 2x Capacity

April 7, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Stacey David walks you through different ways you can wire dual batteries in your vehicle: Parallel vs Series [More…]
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Red, Yellow, and Blue Top Optima Batteries ~ What’s the Difference?

December 16, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Each OPTIMA® color designates a different technology. Your vehicle and your usage will help determine the correct battery color. [More…]
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How To Make A Custom Battery Box

December 9, 2018 Roadkill Customs
The Fab Forums make a custom battery box for the twin turbo project… [More…]
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How To Make Battery Cables

December 4, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Jeremy demonstrates several methods for soldering large ring terminals onto heavy-gauge battery cable.. [More…]
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Lead-Acid Batteries Vs. Deep Cycle Batteries

August 9, 2017 Roadkill Customs
There are two common types of batteries: lead-acid and deep cycle batteries. What is exactly is the difference, and what are they used for? [More…]

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