After each installation, you need to actually fit the batteries
in place to gauge how your suspension is holding up.
Batteries are heavy.
Most cars and trucks allow you to add variable load springs
to the shocks or some form of lift kit that beefs up the
suspension if necessary. It doesn’t cost much but will provide
you with the ability to mount more batteries.
You should aim for at least 20 batteries if possible, mounted
in various locations.
That may seem like a daunting task, but just get out your
measuring tape and plan your course of action, they will fit in
most vehicles, sometimes even up to 30 for larger vehicles.
Why do you need so many? Well, the range of your vehicle is
determined by your battery capacity. The larger that capacity
is the farther you will travel in confidence between charges.
Batteries are mounted in this truck frame using angle iron.
Most cars and trucks will allow you to mount batteries above
the motor assembly because it doesn’t take up nearly as
much space as the gas engine you took out.
After the motor is installed just fashion holder frames in this
location. Remember that your controller and charger will
need to be mounted in this area too so plan accordingly.