Anyone know what this bracket is for?

[p38arover]

In the right hand rear quarter under the electrics panel is the area in which I've had my 2 AGM batteries installed.

I now want to replace them with my 100Ah lithium.

Unfortunately, the lithium is a fraction too wide and fouls this bracket with the 2 captive nuts (visible just below the wiring loom - photo from Drivesafe's L322 DT90 install page).

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Tim used it for a battery hold-down bracket in his tutorial but I need to remove it.

Does anyone know what its purpose is? In other words, it is OK to remove it?

[p38arover]

It looks like I can leave it there. I found that by placing a 1/2" thick plank under the battery, it allows it to fit. Without the wood, the battery was canted over and jammed on the bracket.

Maybe I can still use the bracket as a hold-down point.

[Bradtot]

Hi Ron
Can You post pictures of your new battery when fitted?
I also have Tims DT 90 but used a SSB battery
Many Thanks
Brad
I still have that same phone number if you wanted to ring anytime..[bigsmile1]

[Strangerover]

In the right hand rear quarter under the electrics panel is the area in which I've had my 2 AGM batteries installed.

I now want to replace them with my 100Ah lithium.

Unfortunately, the lithium is a fraction too wide and fouls this bracket with the 2 captive nuts (visible just below the wiring loom - photo from Drivesafe's L322 DT90 install page).

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Tim used it for a battery hold-down bracket in his tutorial but I need to remove it.

Does anyone know what its purpose is? In other words, it is OK to remove it?

Hi Ron.
What lithium battery are you using that will fit into this space? All the ones I've looked at are too high to fit without butchering the plastic cover plate that the side panel covering the fuseboard sits in. Also what controller & have you had any issues since you put it in? I have a 2003 diesel, so the variable voltage alternator.

Thanks for your time.