Honda Element or CRV 24F Battery Upgrade Tray For $15

Battery Tray: ($7.00 at Autozone)
Part # 00253
Battery Hold Down: ($6.99 at Autozone)
Part # 00200
2 Bolts , 2 or 4 washers & 2 Bolt Nuts ($1.00Home Depot)
New Upgrade Battery: Size 24F ( Will be a good idea to buy it when you need a battery replacement)

[@Element_lifestyle]

Battery Tray: ($7.00 at Autozone) Part # 00253 Battery Hold Down: ($6.99 at Autozone) Part # 00200 2 Bolts , 2 or 4 washers & 2 Bolt Nuts ($1.00Home Depot) New Upgrade Battery: Size 24F ( Will be a good idea to buy it when you need a battery replacement)

[@CFSORENSEN]

It is so kind and generous of you to make these videos. Thank you so much for the perfect, clear information.

[@stephenboice7324]

Muchisimas Gracias Element Lifestyle! I did this yesterday in AutoZone's parking lot. I especially appreciated your sage advice not to bend the back of the metal tray due to access for the tranny dip stick. I also took a drill, washers and bolts. I did change the spot that I drilled the second hole to hold down the tray, no way my hands would have reached the better spot you chose. I also found it necessary to add washers up on top as the 10mm nuts would definitely have been in danger of slipping through the tabs on top. So thanks for the heads up on that - I was all boy scout and stuff, totally prepared! Feeling the power of the 24 ;)

[@Element_lifestyle]

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[@Kabriolette]

Thanks for this detailed instructional video! I just finished the upgrade to a Duracell 24F AGM battery ($40 off at Batteries+) and I could tell the difference in starting (much quicker turn over and startup). I haven't had the chance to drive it or have it sit out in the cold winter nights, but I'm confident it will be fantastic! The only thing different I did was use self taping screws to attach the battery tray and used a different hold down bracket (both from local Farm and Fleet store). Thanks again!

[@Element_lifestyle]

Glad it help you!😎💪

[@davidxje]

Thank you so much for this detailed video, particularly sharing the part numbers. Replicating this approach over here.

[@Element_lifestyle]

Your welcome, glad this video helps you up. Hope you upgrade it soon 👍

[@timuhler8121]

You are amazing. You did all that and the camera work too well done!

[@jeko6261]

Did this on my 08 EX last weekend. Thank you! Very helpful video

[@Element_lifestyle]

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[@doncarriere294]

Thank you. I did it... it's perfect! Battery POWER!

[@bernincoal1]

Great vid! The 51R is underpowered for an E. Honda did a disservice on that. Heck, the tiny Suzuki SX4 has a 24F! Another great battery is the size 35. Easier to install and no battery tray needed. Bend both OEM tray tabs back a little, drop the battery, new J bolts and holder. Done. Starts with authority.

[@Element_lifestyle]

That is correct. 35 or 24 are good options. I do agree that Honda disservice on that , maybe to save cost?

[@tomnelson6978]

​@@Element_lifestylewould these suggested battery swap sizes actually fit in a 2008 Honda crv? If anyone knows for sure please comment. There's not much room in there. Thanks

[@crs290]

@@tomnelson6978 Yes. Just had to do this on my CRV.

[@thisonebiglife]

Thank you, Miguel!

[@oscarverduzcojr.5687]

I was looking to up grade. The battery on the Element I purchased is about four years old. Thanks ! 🚗

[@jamesguralski5156]

You could also use selftap screws to bolt battery tray down! Thanks for sharing

[@Slaughterk360]

That’s what I would do too

[@nobodynoone2500]

Please don't bubba your honda. Self tapping screws are not suitable for automotive use, and will accellerate rust.

[@bonnevillebagger9147]

@@nobodynoone2500like drilling a hole isn’t just as bad. lol

[@Element_lifestyle]

Actually I did that in my other element , I need to update a video. And in my 3rd element I mount it another way with zero drilling 🙂✌️

[@meblake7359]

When you upgrade the CCA, you have replace the ground strap with a higher amp rated cable. I think I used a 2/0 awg on my 05 crv.

[@Element_lifestyle]

Will be a good idea to upgrade but not necessary, so far so good in my element 👍

[@nobodynoone2500]

No extra current is being drawn from the car. Unless you added a huge stereo this is not needed.

[@veritas6466]

Wrong!

[@markb.3412]

Great video, I'll be doing this upgrade!

[@Element_lifestyle]

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[@SuburbanBeard]

Does this affect the alternator at all?

[@memathews]

Good question. Is the alternator able to deliver the proper charge for the new battery and does the battery cause any stress in the alternator?

[@Element_lifestyle]

Yes, it can in other vehicles. Especially newer cars. The alternator can wear down sooner with time. In the Element battery came under-power by factory and doing this upgrade won’t damage anything . I been driving with this bigger battery in my other element for 1 year with 0 problems. Also I asked in groups and many people driving with 24 or 35 size battery for year with not problems. Will be a good idea to add a bigger gauge negative cable. I personally think it should be fine in The Element or older vehicles. Thanks for your question is really good 👍

[@livetoinspireall2755]

Excellent tutorial!

[@Element_lifestyle]

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[@philv3683]

Thanks for info

[@WhittyPics]

I am going to try this on my 09 CRV

[@SuburbanBeard]

I need a new battery strap!

[@Element_lifestyle]

Autozone has some good aftermarket options for that.

[@billyshelton78]

Need to upgrade my 07 , but i was told the battery that large and with the amperage being a lot higher i could fry my starter or other electrical.. have you had any issues

[@Element_lifestyle]

Hi, I had zero issues and 3 years already with it. Many other element owners got the same set up with the bigger battery and not problems

[@billyshelton78]

@@Element_lifestyle I appreciate the reply back. Here in Houston TX area it gets hot so in my experience batteries don't last long ,so I'm fixing to upgrade Thanks

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

Thanks can’t wait for the next video. Question what brand dashboard leds did you use and how are they working out. I have leds in mine but the right side where the temperature gauge is only half lit

[@Element_lifestyle]

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[@Element_lifestyle]

My led In Both cars are working great so far.

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

@@Element_lifestyle what is the brand?

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

@@Element_lifestylethanks 👍

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

I just ordered them but forgot to ask do they come with the base?

[@JulieBeck-xf3im]

Hi! The battery you used in this video, will it support a 900 watt coffee maker just long enough to brew the coffee and then it will be turned off? My Element currently has the original size battery. I had 1500 watt inverter hardwired, but it take all the power.

[@bosun120]

It looks like the battery tray is a bit bigger length-wise than the 24F battery. Do you have any issues with the battery moving/sliding around, or is the battery tiedown enough to hold it fully secure? Thanks.

[@Element_lifestyle]

Battery won’t move and hold up really nice. I have other 2 upgrades of how to install it. I am getting the one with out the plastic base and the 24 will fit without bending the notches

[@Perly53]

@@Element_lifestyle Do you have a link to this particular battery tray?

[@sloburnjo]

hello, important mod indeed. I just bought a 35N. Tell me what do you have spliced to your [Positive] battery cable ? a monitor or a trickle charger ? Thanks from a Quebec 2006 E-XP owner

[@aajthomas]

Dryer is done...lol

[@Element_lifestyle]

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[@aajthomas]

@@Element_lifestyle you create great content. Please keep it up. Thank you!

[@Element_lifestyle]

@aajthomas I appreciate that

[@StephenAldaco]

What is the best battery to buy?

[@Element_lifestyle]

I been using group 24F battery ( brand of your choice) instead of the 51R which comes in the Elements in My other Element for around 11 months. All working good & took it to many long trips 👍

[@BaconGampo]

What bolts did you use from Home Depot to hold down the battery tray ? ie: what size bolts/washers ?

[@Element_lifestyle]

I will check it out and post it in the description :)

[@groovershowmydog]

@@Element_lifestyle I have the same question. Do you have amazon affiliate links for the bolts washers etc...? Or do I need to get the parts at home depot? Thank you.for the video.

[@Element_lifestyle]

@@groovershowmydog I bought them at Home Depot. The other part are in the description. I hope it helps 👍 I’ll be updating the description once I go to Home Depot and see which bolts are use

[@BaconGampo]

@@Element_lifestyle any update on those bolt sizes ?

[@Slaughterk360]

I would just use self tapping screws instead of the nut and bolt

[@Element_lifestyle]

Yes , that what I did in my other element . I’ll be redoing the video 😎

[@Slaughterk360]

@@Element_lifestyle I need to do this upgrade I’m having issues with the starters and think this will fix it thanks for posting bro !!!

[@Slaughterk360]

My e is currently broke down in my front ya won’t start but we are having real cold weather I just replaced the starter a week ago from Napa now won’t start again

[@nobodynoone2500]

Please don't ghetto rig your honda. Self tappers have no place on a car.

[@Slaughterk360]

Did you change any wires?

[@Element_lifestyle]

Not , will be a good idea to upgrade the ground cable. So far so good with no problems

[@titofernandez5695]

Hi I have a 2007 Honda Element EX , I need to replace the rear struts. What's a good brand ?

[@Element_lifestyle]

Hi, kyb or oem

[@Blue-hf7xt]

What lighting did you add to your Element and how much dd the new battery cost?

[@SuburbanBeard]

He has added a lot of lighting and electrical stuff. He has some awesome videos

[@Blue-hf7xt]

@@SuburbanBeard i will look for them, thanks.

[@Element_lifestyle]

I added A light bar , ditch lights , an aftermarket amp, electronic deer alert and working to add some more outside lights 😅. I noticed with the OEM battery if you in a very cold place battery struggle to start the Element. My AMG 24F battery costed me around $70 since I have a comercial account. But they can go from $70 up to $200 depending of the brand. I highly recomendable to do this upgrade when you need a new battery and the parts to upgrade it only cost $15

[@elemetal2911]

Love the videos, pal! Keep ‘em coming👍👍

[@Element_lifestyle]

@@elemetal2911 🙏