KC98LS

Hi all,


My 1998 LS400's battery is starting to wear out at a little over 3 years old.


Currently have a 24F. I can buy an exact replacement 24F for $130+ or a 27F for $85 at Costco.



Does anybody know of the 27F fits without any trouble?


Thanks!

RA40

iTrader: (6)

CCA and RC are comparable. The physical differences may not allow the OEM clamp to secure the 27F battery since it is taller.

paulo57509

Be careful with battery heights. I've seen battery terminals dimple a hood of a MB 450SL. Must have been a pretty good electrical short burnout.

sndlight

I just put a group 24 battery in mine. The previous, smaller group 35 lasted over 7 years. I dont think you will benefit from a group 27. Go for the correct size. A 24 Everstart Maxx is $99 at Walmart.

KC98LS

The main reason I would prefer to go with 27 is the price, it'll only be $85 with warranty and pro rate at Costco.

24 will cost $130+ from what I've seen. Would prefer to stay away from Walmart.

Oro

I got an Autocraft Gold 24F via AAP/Carquest in January; with the online discount (pretty much always available), it was about $90 total I think. Trick was to purchase online then pick up in store. Easy and huge discounts. Check different stores as Autozone and AAP are always doing this. This is a good JCI battery, btw.

The one I replaced was from costco that failed 1 month after 36 month warranty. I live in a very mild climate and the car is driven on smooth highways for 90% of it's use. The battery failed internally with broken plates. I would never get a Costco battery as, while they may come from a reputable OEM (not sure who it is, maybe even JCI), the compromises to meet Costco specs are not worth it.

billydpowe

iTrader: (1)

get a brand new 24F and quit fooling around

KC98LS

Mind giving your reasoning?

billydpowe

iTrader: (1)

sure, it is the correct battery for your car

hyperopt

Get or measure the battery dimensions and do a virtual mockup, which would give you an idea whether or not the 27F would fit. You can get a refund if it doesn't fit.

brybo86

I have never heard of an issue relating to the size of the standard LS400 battery. Why buy bigger than needed? Extra weight?
You complain about Walmart but still a want dirt cheap price.... one of those people....
Good luck to you.

KJG92

Just bought one from Napa three weeks ago for the 92. Group 24 and it was $110 and got a $20 mail in rebate. All the parts stores have their thing. If your looking for a deal hunt around. The best one I ever had was a ac delco, joker lasted 7 years in my Silverado so I ponied up for another of course. The 92 does have a longer battery box but wider I'm not sure.

python

iTrader: (4)

a group 35 battery has more cranking amps than a 24f...go with that.

python

iTrader: (4)

take that battery out..the 27 is the biggest battery for ur car and should be used...ur shooting urself in the foot using a pos 24. there r 3 battery companies...east penn,exide and johnson control. that ac delco was made by one of the 3. east penn is by far the best..then exide..jc has gone down hill in my opinion as we get a lot of defects since we switched from exide.

I'mStock

24F from Toyota should run you $117+tax. 8yr warranty...