It's weird that despite how many Mustangs were sold 1994-2004, all of which use the exact same Group 59 battery I have not yet been able to find an AGM (or lithium or any other modern non-flooded-lead) that's exactly that size to properly secure into the tray, which holds the battery from a lip at the bottom. There are other solutions to this like an aftermarket tray with a top clamp, but they sold a LOT of Mustangs during those 11 years and their durable and collectible nature means more of them get maintained, upgraded, etc than their contemporary economy cars.. in other words I think it's bizarre nobody makes a premium battery that's truly direct fit. Brands like Optima and Interstate want to sell a Group 34 which still doesn't clamp down in the factory tray.
You did a better job than most actual shops would have done. Professional and clean and all done to a nice 80's soundtrack.
I need to do this.
Janky tie-down is janky! But if the battery is still good, no use in throwing away money on a new one.
It's weird that despite how many Mustangs were sold 1994-2004, all of which use the exact same Group 59 battery I have not yet been able to find an AGM (or lithium or any other modern non-flooded-lead) that's exactly that size to properly secure into the tray, which holds the battery from a lip at the bottom. There are other solutions to this like an aftermarket tray with a top clamp, but they sold a LOT of Mustangs during those 11 years and their durable and collectible nature means more of them get maintained, upgraded, etc than their contemporary economy cars.. in other words I think it's bizarre nobody makes a premium battery that's truly direct fit. Brands like Optima and Interstate want to sell a Group 34 which still doesn't clamp down in the factory tray.
The easiest fix would have been to screw a self tapper between the terminal and the clamp
That's a good emergency fix! I wouldn't feel good about leaving it like that when a better fix is possible