New Battery

[Rockycmt]

Looking to get a new battery for my 2017 1500. 5.7l. What is everyone getting?

 

[crash68]

Asking about what battery to use is about one step under asking what oil to use.
Whatever you buy, consider switching to an AGM type battery instead of a flooded cell design.
Your truck uses a H7 size battery with a 730 CCA rating. You can go with a higher CCA rating and you can even use an H8 size battery.
I'll throw my hat in the ring, I'll recommend Odyssey batteries, they're a little pricey but made here in the US. The Odyssey part for your truck is: 94R-850 or you can use the same one as in my EcoD which is a 49-950.

 

[audiophile]

What he said

However, I have always used Diehard which is now carried by Advance Auto I believe but since I was working at Walmart at the time I bought a Everstart H7 AGM and have had now issues. It also has a 4 year full replacement warranty.

 

[Hookedup87]

If you are going to change your battery, definitely look for the thread that tells you how to go a size up like earlier said. It’s very easy, and you get the benefits of more CCA as well as a deeper reserve. I did mine and was a very worthwhile upgrade.

 

[HEMIMANN]

Odyssey AGM94r-850 LN4-H7

Some guys like upsizing to H8 to add a bunch more electronic loads, subwoofers, etc.

 

[huntergreen]

Asking about what battery to use is about one step under asking what oil to use.
Whatever you buy, consider switching to an AGM type battery instead of a flooded cell design.
Your truck uses a H7 size battery with a 730 CCA rating. You can go with a higher CCA rating and you can even use an H8 size battery.
I'll throw my hat in the ring, I'll recommend Odyssey batteries, they're a little pricey but made here in the US. The Odyssey part for your truck is: 94R-850 or you can use the same one as in my EcoD which is a 49-950.

Which series odyssey battery are you running ? Tks

 

[Ram Night]

Looking to get a new battery for my 2017 1500. 5.7l. What is everyone getting?

I have always had great luck with the OEM battery from the dealer. They cost less than most aftermarket batteries and last a long time. I replace them every 6-7 years and have never had one fail me.

 

[Jeepwalker]

I bought a Walmart battery listed for the Ram. I don't normally buy Walmart batteries, but at the time, they had the Ram one (at the time) in stock. It is made by Johnson Controls Inc, and was/is an exact duplicate of my original RAM battery (which was also made by JCI per the Chrysler sticker). Fits perfect in the battery cover/tray. Got a little over 10 yrs out of the original, so that's good enough for me. And the Walmart Batteries in various tests do really well.

Johnson Controls supplies 80% of the batteries out there (under different names). The main thing if you want longevity is to get one of their (or any companies) premium lead-acid batteries (new lead/new acid, thicker plates, more internal supports). Just look at the battery weights and warranty. Longevity is also a factor of the climate you live in and how often the battery goes flat (and for how long) ..among a few other things. Where I live is about as optimal for battery life as a person can get. Guys who live in the S. where it's hotter don't get that kind of life. I've gotten about the same lifespan out of Optima batteries which are about 60-90% more (depending if you go Optima Redtop or yellow-top). ..so the value *for me* is with a standard FLA, therefore I mostly buy FLA batteries anymore. But I do have two Yellow-top's around as well. Good luck!!

But buy whatever trips your trigger and fits your budget.

 

[crash68]

Which series odyssey battery are you running ?

It's the Performance series, I don't believe they offer an Extreme version in the correct Group/DIN size(H7/H8) that fits the Ram trucks.

AGM94r-850 LN4-H7

Just an FYI about battery sizes for those looking at different batteries. The LN4 is the European Norm size or referred to as the EN Code. It's sometimes shortened to just L4 and is the equivalent of an H7 (DIN size) battery.

 

[Rockycmt]

I went with the diehard 850cca. It looks to be the most popular I have gathered on the forums I have checked.

 

[Jeepwalker]

Last I checked it's made by Johnson Controls. Be the same as the Walmart and AC Delco ...and other parts store versions with a different sticker and different color plastic. That's what originally came in my truck (but with a Chrysler sticker -- that had 'by Johnson Controls' stenciled in tiny print in the corner).

It'll work for ya. My original lasted 10 yrs. They make good batteries. Happy truckin!

 

[cityredneck]

i went with walmarts evermaxx h8 (i think thats wat it is) been a couple of years no issues

 

[DILLIGAF]

Odyssey H8

 

[Richard Kim]

Just replaced my battery with another Costco Interstate battery. Cranking was slower than usual; exchanged the battery for a new one with no questions asked. It was within the 36 month warranty period.

 

[RDNKB34R]

Odyssey AGM94r-850 LN4-H7

Some guys like upsizing to H8 to add a bunch more electronic loads, subwoofers, etc.

IF you're not planning on a bigger electronics load , would going up one size be a BAD thing? At all? Sorry I'm a 49 yr old newb here.

 

[BossHogg]

I'll go against the grain and say the type of battery you should get, and I'm talking battery chemistry, is what will work best for you. No sense in spending additional coin on, for example, AGM chemistry if you are not going to reap the feature of AGM.

The best battery is the one that is on sale.

 

[HEMIMANN]

IF you're not planning on a bigger electronics load , would going up one size be a BAD thing? At all? Sorry I'm a 49 yr old newb here.

Only for your wallet.

 

[oldroy61]

Go with Walmart everstart there's Walmarts everywhere everywhere

 

[RDNKB34R]

Dad always said you'll drive by 3 walmarts and 4 dollar general stores on the way to hell

 

[CamperMike]

I usually buy lead acid batteries for my cars and get good life from them. Walmart has some of the best prices and they have always served me well. Now on our van that has the auto stop start and comes with agm and requires the same in replacement.... I will buy agm for that one.