Artec Dual Battery Installation?

[Ron46]

Hey guys, does anybody have a write up on how to install the artec dual battery holder? and if I need extra bolts or parts? thanks!

 

[Ron46]

Im bumping this thread, I am going to instal it tomorrow, but does anybody have pictures or any advice? thanks

 

[58Bisc]

How did you make out? Did you take any pictures? Getting ready to do this myself.

 

[Ron46]

I just did it by process of elimination and then going from there, let me see if I have some pictures

 

[Ron46]

Once you remove the old battery and battery box, these is where you should be, but with the bracket where the four holes are
when you put in your dual battery holder, only 4 or 5 screws will work when mounting the new dual battery holder, I think I only used 4 bolts.

 

[58Bisc]

Did the new tray mount flat on top of the old one? How did you attach it?

 

[Ron46]

You have to remove the old battery tray completely and the new battery tray should lay on top of bare metal like the picture shown, and then you need to drill a couple holes and use bolts and nuts to secure the new mount

 

[58Bisc]

I see, I thought that was the battery tray. It is what was left behind after you removed the battery box and you mount the new tray directly on top of it. It looked like it had a small lip all the way around it that might get in the way of it being level, but it sounds like it is not an issue.

 

[ReconH3]

I think Hunner or somebody else did a great writeup with pics on the Artec installation. Do a search. It was very detailed.


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[Ron46]

that lip around the metal does not have any affect, the new mount actually fits perfect right inside it

 

[is350]

Were you able to tighten the bolts on the side closest to the fender flare ?

 

[Ron46]

I was able to get 4 bolts tightened, I believe I got 3 on the first battery side closest to the outside of the truck and one on the right corner of the 2nd battery holder

 

[58Bisc]

I did a search and did not find much. I have read through Hunner's write up, but he did not use a tray...

Did some work on the dual battery tray. In talking to other H3 owners who have already done this mod, it became obvious that the drivers side mounting tab of the lid seems to be an issue for everyone. It ends up under the fender lid, which makes it hard to tighten the bolts. I straightened the tray body tab to go straight up now and bent the lid lip to make the tab now go up, not out under the fender. This should allow me to install the bolts from the fender side and tighten the nuts above the lid. We will see if it works once I do the install.

 

[is350]

ya i had the same problem , i couldn't get in there with the ratchet to tighten the tray up on the right side under the fender, but it didn't seem to be a big deal since it was so strong.

i just plastidipped the side of the tray top to stop the vibrating

 

[58Bisc]

Did the install today. That is as tight a fit as you can get. It just makes it in there. Thanks for the guidance, it gave me the confidence to push through knowing it would fit.