Replacement Battery cables
Replacement Battery cables
Looking to change out my battery cables. Have not been able to find any resources etc. that have them. Don't want to really make them myself. I have only one battery but would need the extra splice attachment on the +. Any sites or places to get some that would fit my 91? Thanks.
I had mine made up at a battery shop. If you don't have one in your area these guys may be able to help.
Heavy Duty, Aftermarket, Custom Battery Cables for your Car, Truck or RV
Heavy Duty, Aftermarket, Custom Battery Cables for your Car, Truck or RV
I make my own cables with any lug, but you might check for a Truck Electric Shop or even NAPA I have bought heavy truck cables from them before.
An option would be to get a straight 00-gauge cable with lugs on both ends and then install military terminals to your battery, then you can replace any part that fails and tap the terminal with as many wires that you need.
Heavy duty electrical on trucks use a lot of straight cables to connect series/ parallel switches and to interconnect batteries.
If you have a cable made, be sure to have the lugs clocked to the correct position so you do not twist the cable during installation.
Also,
If you cannot find a truck electric shop locally you could also have a welding shop crimp lugs on 00-gauge welding cable.
Do not go any smaller than 00 for either cable, you can buy the military terminals from NAPA or Interstate Battery Stores also anywhere on the internet.
An option would be to get a straight 00-gauge cable with lugs on both ends and then install military terminals to your battery, then you can replace any part that fails and tap the terminal with as many wires that you need.
Heavy duty electrical on trucks use a lot of straight cables to connect series/ parallel switches and to interconnect batteries.
If you have a cable made, be sure to have the lugs clocked to the correct position so you do not twist the cable during installation.
Also,
If you cannot find a truck electric shop locally you could also have a welding shop crimp lugs on 00-gauge welding cable.
Do not go any smaller than 00 for either cable, you can buy the military terminals from NAPA or Interstate Battery Stores also anywhere on the internet.
There are 2 types of Military "Spec" Terminals,
These are made of Zinc alloy

While these are made of Lead

Zinc is a much better conductor than lead.
I have seen some junk being sold as Mil Spec.
Jim
These are made of Zinc alloy

While these are made of Lead

Zinc is a much better conductor than lead.
I have seen some junk being sold as Mil Spec.
Jim
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BTW, I use the affordable hammer-style crimper
84-9087 - Brute? Hammer Crimper, 8 - 4/0 Gauge - Grote Industries
Try Marine Wire, Boat Wiring & Marine Electrical - BestBoatWire.com you can have custom battery cables made in whatever length, gauge, color, terminal end, shrink, etc. that you wish. They have tinned copper or regular copper. All wire made in USA.
I just ordered new battery cables through them. I can't properly put on my own connector ends since I don't have the necessary soldering iron or crimper with rotating die. I don't want to hammer and punch the connector ends on either. Plus I don't want to go to a truck stop or welding shop etc. and ask them for help, so this seemed like a good idea for me.
I just ordered new battery cables through them. I can't properly put on my own connector ends since I don't have the necessary soldering iron or crimper with rotating die. I don't want to hammer and punch the connector ends on either. Plus I don't want to go to a truck stop or welding shop etc. and ask them for help, so this seemed like a good idea for me.
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