What did you do to your Ram today???

[jl13]

Is that an L or XL?

XL

 

[Dogpatch]

Now that I'm well into the golden years, I've discovered DIY replacing standard Group 26/27 batteries (~30/50lbs) is a lower back wakeup call. Even worse Odyssey Group 27 batteries (we use in our older mopars) weigh nearly 70lbs. There's all manner of lifting tools which don't really reduce the back strain.

So got to thinking, can I use my 2 post lift to replace batteries. Used an extra lift pad extender that nearly fit inside some scrap 2x2 steel square tube (1/8 walls) for jig post. Also had some telescopic, perforated steel square tubing leftover from another project that could be a jig arm. All that was needed was a couple threaded hooks for the battery handles. Some cutting and welding, presto a $7 lift battery jig. Couple pix of mockup with Rebel to size the lift arm, final painted. The power cable/switch on top of the battery runs to a rear connector for my trailer winch.

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In cases like this I tend to simply bust my back lifting them manually and then book 3 sessions at my chiropractor followed by many days of not being able to pull my socks on and laying on the couch swearing I’d never do something like that again.

 

[jl13]

I've found with my dog and the AJT case, 90% of the time just opening it and closing it to disconnect battery, as you would tk reset computer on your truck, will bring the fob back. I carry my L key with me in the truck for this reason as well. Although, I did just replace my battery again today, because it was getting worse and didn't work at all, all day yesterday.

Done that trick on other things but since i was just outside a store i just change it. 1st time since owenership. 4+ years. Not sure if thats too early or got more then enought time out of it