Battery tray threaded rods.. need longer ones

[TNReb]

I'm referring to the threaded rods that screw into the bottoms of the battery trays that the tops attach to (the metal BassCat trays).


I currently have Pro Guide batteries that are 8.68" tall.

I'm switching to a Pro Guide PGL31M235-DP, which is 10.83" tall.

I haven't received it yet, but the "bolts" don't appear that they'll be long enough. I have a little over an inch left now. A battery that is 2" taller is going to be too big.

Where can I get longer ones? Looks like Lowes and HD may have them.

Anyone know the size and thread pattern?

[adchunts]

Just get a stick of all-thread in the proper threading and cut them however long you need. I’ve had to do that a couple of times over the years.

[printman71]

I'm referring to the threaded rods that screw into the bottoms of the battery trays that the tops attach to (the metal BassCat trays).


I currently have Pro Guide batteries that are 8.68" tall.

I'm switching to a Pro Guide PGL31M235-DP, which is 10.83" tall.

I haven't received it yet, but the "bolts" don't appear that they'll be long enough. I have a little over an inch left now. A battery that is 2" taller is going to be too big.

Where can I get longer ones? Looks like Lowes and HD may have them.

Anyone know the size and thread pattern?

I guess you are purchasing the 31 series "tall". I wondered how tall they were and if they would fit my 2022 Cougar trays. Sounds like new threaded rods are needed as was noted.

[TNReb]

I guess you are purchasing the 31 series "tall". I wondered how tall they were and if they would fit my 2022 Cougar trays. Sounds like new threaded rods are needed as was noted.

Will post an update after I get them. There's a chance the original rods for, but it doesn't look like it.

I didn't realize I could buy longer "all thread" rods at the store until after I posted this. I'll just grab a nut off my current rods and take it with me to make sure I get the right size.

[Bass Cat Boats]

The rods will need threaded extenders with a long nut.

[fisherman1122]

I'm referring to the threaded rods that screw into the bottoms of the battery trays that the tops attach to (the metal BassCat trays).


I currently have Pro Guide batteries that are 8.68" tall.

I'm switching to a Pro Guide PGL31M235-DP, which is 10.83" tall.

I haven't received it yet, but the "bolts" don't appear that they'll be long enough. I have a little over an inch left now. A battery that is 2" taller is going to be too big.

Where can I get longer ones? Looks like Lowes and HD may have them.

Anyone know the size and thread pattern?

95% sure its a 5/16-18 thread. Make sure to get stainless threaded rod.

[Redngoo]

Mac master Carr

[kickerbass10]

Amazon. I purchased some 12” SS ones that set me back 10 bucks for 4. Have been in a few months and 0 issues.

[Aj14]

Threaded couplings and an extra couple inches of threaded rod.

[TNReb]

If anyone is curious - the PGL31M235-DP doesn't fit using the factory rods for the battery trays. I grabbed some 2ft stainless rods and cut them to about 12" and I'm all set.

One thing to note - the posts on the battery (rather the holes the posts screw into) aren't flush with the top of the battery. They're about 3/8 - 1/2" lower. This means the brass "connector plate" that BCB uses doesn't fit. It can't be mounted flush to the battery. However, there are 3 battery "posts" so the plate isn't necessary.

(and yes, I still used copper washers)

[Somata]

When I had this issue, I used threaded couplers and long bolts from the top. So instead of a nut on top just use a longer bolt…

[TNReb]

When I had this issue, I used threaded couplers and long bolts from the top. So instead of a nut on top just use a longer bolt…

My issue is that the coupler would have been right in the middle of where the tray sits. I still would have had to cut the original rods to make the coupler fit in a different spot... or put the coupler at the bottom so the original rods stick out higher. It was easier to just get new rods if I have to take the originals out anyway.