New battery cables
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New battery cables
Looking to replace my battery cables in the next month or so with heavier gauge and marine terminals. The reason for the change is that the terminal connectors are basically done at this point because they won’t tighten anymore. It’s been a decent enough connection to make it through the summer without to much issue, but I know once it cools down and starts getting wet here in WA that I’ll have issues with it. I’ve found a few options, but I like these the best.
https://www.custombatterycables.com/1987-99-f250-f350/
5th one down is what I’d be getting. Wanted to get some thoughts and opinions and also see if anyone had any other places to look. Thanks in advance!!!
https://www.custombatterycables.com/1987-99-f250-f350/
5th one down is what I’d be getting. Wanted to get some thoughts and opinions and also see if anyone had any other places to look. Thanks in advance!!!
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Check rockauto. I was able to purchase the positive and negative Motorcraft cables for a very reasonable price.
However if you are going with the aftermarket ones they look to be well built and thought out.
However if you are going with the aftermarket ones they look to be well built and thought out.
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Looking to replace my battery cables in the next month or so with heavier gauge and marine terminals. The reason for the change is that the terminal connectors are basically done at this point because they won’t tighten anymore. It’s been a decent enough connection to make it through the summer without to much issue, but I know once it cools down and starts getting wet here in WA that I’ll have issues with it. I’ve found a few options, but I like these the best.
https://www.custombatterycables.com/1987-99-f250-f350/
5th one down is what I’d be getting. Wanted to get some thoughts and opinions and also see if anyone had any other places to look. Thanks in advance!!!
https://www.custombatterycables.com/1987-99-f250-f350/
5th one down is what I’d be getting. Wanted to get some thoughts and opinions and also see if anyone had any other places to look. Thanks in advance!!!
I broke the large stud off my starter when trying to tighten down the new cable end, so I had to get a new starter. I already bought 2 brand new interstate batteries as well and figured I might as well throw even more money at it, so I bought the Denso starter. It's all hooked up now for about the last 2 weeks with zero issues.
The only thing I will say is just a heads up the thinner like 14 gauge wire that runs from the starter to the relay in the fender does not come in the kit. I thought it did and when I went to install everything I couldn't find it, so I made one myself. Later talked to the guys at the battery place and they said they sell it separate, but may consider including it in the future. So just a heads up on that. It's probably cheaper to order it from them. It cost me about $15 for the wire and ends I bought which we're overkill.
I don't have experience with another aftermarket battery cable maker and have only bought OEM cables for other vehicles other than these. But I will fully recommend them to anybody. They also come with military style ends so you can easily add electrical accessories later on without having to modify the cable ends. I'm also fortunate enough to be located in the metro area where they are so I didn't have to pay shipping
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