Anyone Running Die Hard Batteries?

[Eyao1124]

Is anyone running 8v Die Hard batteries from advance auto? I brought my 2013 txt up with me from FL to NJ and let the batteries deplete to the point where I think they are damaged internally. I don't use it much (a few rides around the neighborhood, trick or treating with the kids, etc. ), thus the reason why I don't want to spend a small fortune on replacing them. Current setup is 8v @155ah and in their prime, they were more than adequate. The Die Hards are at around 170ah and cost about $130 each. Please let me know your thoughts!

[Briboy]

I have the Die Hard 170AH in my cart, Unfortunately I can not give much feedback. I bought them in sept of 2020 and started tearing the cart apart right after.
I plan to give updates as we use it.

Edit: I got these batteries Dirt Cheap because my nephew is a parts distributer ($525 for all six)... At $130 each plus tax, I don't think I would have bought these if I had to pay that price. Look into the Trojans. The long time users on the site swear by them and I think you can find them for about the same price as you will pay for the Die Hards.

Brian

[Eyao1124]

Thanks for the update. Unfortunately, the pickings are slim in NJ, not like when I was in FL. I can hold out for a while. Let me know how it goes with the die hards!

[nickdalzell1]

Does Die Hard, Craftsman, or Sears brand still exist today? I thought they EOL'd like Kmart ages ago?

[Briboy]

Yes the name was bought by Advanced Auto Parts.
I will update my experience with them as time goes on.

As for getting Trojan Batteries in NJ here is the web site dealer locator for NJ.
https://tools.trojanbattery.com/dealers.aspx
There are a lot of locations.

[nickdalzell1]

I highly recommend Trojan or US Batteries. We have had bad experience with anyone else, especially cheaper brands (Rural King are the worst)

[Eyao1124]

Trojan and US 8v batteries are like $270 each!!

[HeatWave]

Originally Posted by Eyao1124

Trojan and US 8v batteries are like $270 each!!

Where are you located?

[nickdalzell1]

Originally Posted by Eyao1124

Trojan and US 8v batteries are like $270 each!!

But last you 6-8 years if taken care of, have the proper Amp Hour capacity for more run time, and are warrantied 2 years.

The phrase is "you get what you pay for"

If you skimp on batteries, you will spend a lot more on a replacement controller or motor.

There's also a cheaper (170 each) 'black box' Trojan battery, but run time is reduced. Not meant for anyone who golfs or depends on a lot of run time.

[Briboy]

Eyao1124
I sent you a PM
I may be jumping into Lithium sooner than I thought.
My batteries will be up for sale.
Let me know if interested.

Brian