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dman1982 · 04-02-2014, 08:54 PM

been looking around some, the battery on the 2004 chevy truck seems to be on the drivers side, I've been looking on the forum here, and it seems to be 50-50 on what guys are doing, i have the stuff to do either, whats the best route to go??? i plan on mounting the ecu and tac mod on the drivers side, i like the idea of using the 2004 battery wires (but going to top post) but what do you guys think???

71chevystep4x4 · 04-02-2014, 09:27 PM

I moved my battery to the drivers side, just to make room for my air filter on the passenger side, and so I could use the stock battery cables that came with the engine.

dman1982 · 04-02-2014, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 71chevystep4x4

I moved my battery to the drivers side, just to make room for my air filter on the passenger side, and so I could use the stock battery cables that came with the engine.

you have any pics? i got a idea of how I'm going to do it, just not sure how I'm gonna do it...if that makes sense lol

rmvlt1100 · 04-02-2014, 10:07 PM

Here is a picture of where I put my battery. Its on the drivers side.

I put my air box on the pass. side.

Have a good night.

dman1982 · 04-02-2014, 10:08 PM

That's BA...I like it

dman1982 · 04-02-2014, 10:09 PM

I need a welder...

littlevictories · 04-03-2014, 12:06 AM

Dang, that is way nicer than mine. I just crammed the air filter up next to the battery on the pass side. Used the same cables I used with the 350.

I'm def gonna steal all those ideas

BR3W CITY · 04-03-2014, 12:11 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VN83NqEMLJ8

I used the stock battery bracket to move mine to the rear p.s. frame rail.

Edit: LIZ! Embed still doesn't work!

littlevictories · 04-03-2014, 12:27 AM

Sweet video man. I'm glad I'm not the only dude with grease in his beard, lol.

Are those bed strips 1" aluminum or am I just seein things?

kevmac · 04-03-2014, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BR3W CITY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VN83NqEMLJ8

I used the stock battery bracket to move mine to the rear p.s. frame rail.

Edit: LIZ! Embed still doesn't work!

yeah, thats nice!1

BR3W CITY · 04-03-2014, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by littlevictories

Sweet video man. I'm glad I'm not the only dude with grease in his beard, lol.

Are those bed strips 1" aluminum or am I just seein things?

They are home-made bed strips, aka hardware store Sheetmetal Cleats lol. Because of the way my Trex bed is made with no real board gaps, I use sheet cleats slid over screw heads as fasteners (because of the channel in the cleat).

The whole thing, strips and all are getting coated over with Raptor Liner. It'll "look" like a wood bed, just cast under a layer of rubber. (sorta like it was on a hotwheels car.

BR3W CITY · 04-03-2014, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by kevmac

yeah, thats nice!1

04-02-2014, 08:54 PM	#1
dman1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 1,229	move the battery or.... been looking around some, the battery on the 2004 chevy truck seems to be on the drivers side, I've been looking on the forum here, and it seems to be 50-50 on what guys are doing, i have the stuff to do either, whats the best route to go??? i plan on mounting the ecu and tac mod on the drivers side, i like the idea of using the 2004 battery wires (but going to top post) but what do you guys think??? __________________ Sgt Dennis Heineman USMC Aviation Ordnance I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S 2001-Present 84 K10 2000 trans am ws6 2011 nissan altima 2009 Troy Built with a 42 Inch Deck My LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6559371

04-02-2014, 09:27 PM	#2
71chevystep4x4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Milwaukie OR Posts: 135	Re: move the battery or.... I moved my battery to the drivers side, just to make room for my air filter on the passenger side, and so I could use the stock battery cables that came with the engine.

04-02-2014, 10:07 PM	#4
rmvlt1100 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Crest Hill, IL Posts: 337	Re: move the battery or.... Here is a picture of where I put my battery. Its on the drivers side. I put my air box on the pass. side. Have a good night. __________________ This is my Build A 5.3L 1965 C-10 Fleetside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=502100

04-02-2014, 10:08 PM	#5
dman1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 1,229	Re: move the battery or.... That's BA...I like it __________________ Sgt Dennis Heineman USMC Aviation Ordnance I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S 2001-Present 84 K10 2000 trans am ws6 2011 nissan altima 2009 Troy Built with a 42 Inch Deck My LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6559371

04-02-2014, 10:09 PM	#6
dman1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 1,229	Re: move the battery or.... I need a welder... __________________ Sgt Dennis Heineman USMC Aviation Ordnance I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S 2001-Present 84 K10 2000 trans am ws6 2011 nissan altima 2009 Troy Built with a 42 Inch Deck My LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6559371

04-03-2014, 12:06 AM	#7
littlevictories Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Portland, Ore. Posts: 348	Re: move the battery or.... Dang, that is way nicer than mine. I just crammed the air filter up next to the battery on the pass side. Used the same cables I used with the 350. I'm def gonna steal all those ideas

04-03-2014, 12:11 AM	#8
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: move the battery or.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VN83NqEMLJ8 I used the stock battery bracket to move mine to the rear p.s. frame rail. Edit: LIZ! Embed still doesn't work! __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

04-03-2014, 12:27 AM	#9
littlevictories Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Portland, Ore. Posts: 348	Re: move the battery or.... Sweet video man. I'm glad I'm not the only dude with grease in his beard, lol. Are those bed strips 1" aluminum or am I just seein things?



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