Hi All,

Silly - and what should be a basic question - but what is the proper sized battery for a 1999 4.0 XLT 4WD Ranger? I have one that's only a year old and had to pickup a charger, (the truck sat for ages). I noticed the one the guy before me put in is "off". Like the battery cables have to go over/under the battery handle to get to the posts. I've seen some OEM engine images and the posts seem to be mounted on the other side of the battery. When I try an online search, I'm getting all sort of varying answers from the large auto part stores. Just curiuos if anyone knows off hand - and Thanks!

 

should be a 59 case size

 

Thank you! That's the size that kept coming back as "OE Exact Fit" with the 58 Group being an "OE alternative" or something of that nature.

So with a 26 group...how in trouble am I?

 

If it's working, keep using it

 

So does group just refer to physical size? I only ask because I'm wondering what the lifespan would be on this little guy and/or undo strain put on the starter/alternator.

 

Check out the specs on both batteries, if equal, then give it a try.

While its warmer, it may not be a problem, but when the cold sets in the performance of the battery will go south fast.

Get the one that has the largest case that will fit the tray and the highest "Cold Cranking Amps" !

 

I can tell you a Group 34 works in my 02. It is rated with a lot higher CCA. I don't know if a Group 34 will fit in a 99.