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Has anyone replaced their battery cables recently? I'm looking for the Motorcraft positive battery cable to go in along with my new batteries. Can't find it in stock anywhere online to order.
2000 F-350
Part # WC-9329D
Might consider taking a look at custombatterycables <dot>.
Have read good comments about their work.
I just installed a set on my OBS and quality is top notch, and what's even better is that they are made here in the USA. I decided to get the "cold start" option which has a very nice 3/0 wire goingbto the starter.
I just installed a set on my OBS and quality is top notch, and what's even better is that they are made here in the USA. I decided to get the "cold start" option which has a very nice 3/0 wire goingbto the starter.
You can build your own with high quality wire and lugs for cheaper than that. You are paying for convenience with the pre-built harness, so if that is what you want, go for it!
You can build your own with high quality wire and lugs for cheaper than that. You are paying for convenience with the pre-built harness, so if that is what you want, go for it!
Part of the DIY is a quality crimper. I'd have to mooch one.
You can build your own with high quality wire and lugs for cheaper than that. You are paying for convenience with the pre-built harness, so if that is what you want, go for it!
Funny you mentioned that Sous, I was going the DIY route but my trigger finger beat me to the "Buy it now" button lol.
A quality crimping tool ain't cheap. I always like more tools, but I don't replace battery and ground cables often enough to really justify that. Top shelf cables & solid terminals aren't all that expensive really, and make a world of difference in starting and charging. We see this ALL the time at FTE, everything is all corroded up and rusted, and the inevitable cornucopia of roasted parts and electronics as a result.
Convenience cost money... Using other peoples materials and having them build you something cost money...
I am only attempting to suggest another means of achieving the same goal as purchasing an OEM style battery cable kit.
I purchased and used high quality cables that I bought from a shop in AK when I outfitted my 5th wheel to be self sufficient with 400w of solar panels, MPPT charge controller, 2000w inveter and 500Ah of batteries. I purchased high quality lugs and heat shrink as well. I purchased a 16 ton crimper and die set off Amazon which is a Chinese POS knockoff, but it works great for someone like me who rarely uses the crimper. Cables ranged from 16 gauge up to 4/0 gauge. The crimper worked very well in all situations and created a solid connection from wire to lug where it was secured to a terminal of some sort.
I have made cables for my truck as well. Not nearly as many and not the main battery cables, but I doubled up on them.
My point was not to insight an argument or disagree with purchasing the plug and play version of battery cables. My point was to bring to light a second option that may be cheaper financially, but is certainly more expensive hands on wise. My crimper sits in my garage now where it may never be used again, but it has already paid for itself 10x over with the projects I have completed it with.
There is a certain amount of pride in completing a DIY project as well that we on the FTE all know too well. I enjoy measuring, cutting and completing a simple task such as battery cables. If I want to make them a bit longer and take a different path, I can do that. If I want to make them with a 90 degree lug instead of a flat, I can do that. If I want to increase the gauge of the wire, I can do that. If I want to change the color of the loom or wire sheath, I can do that...
I think I have made my point as well as you all have made yours. It is up to the OP on which path he takes from here on out.
Thanks for all the feedback y'all. I tried to respond earlier but my cell phone browser won't let me reply to the thread. I ended up ordering some cable from custombatterycables. I went that route to avoid having to buy a quality crimper at this time and to save on swap/installation time. I have too much other stuff in the mix right now to focus on building the wiring harness how I would like it to be. I figured I might as well get the biggest that they offer and have it serve me well for years. This is the kit I decided to go with. :
I just installed a set on my OBS and quality is top notch, and what's even better is that they are made here in the USA. I decided to get the "cold start" option which has a very nice 3/0 wire goingbto the starter.
Convenience cost money... Using other peoples materials and having them build you something cost money...
I am only attempting to suggest another means of achieving the same goal as purchasing an OEM style battery cable kit.
I purchased and used high quality cables that I bought from a shop in AK when I outfitted my 5th wheel to be self sufficient with 400w of solar panels, MPPT charge controller, 2000w inveter and 500Ah of batteries. I purchased high quality lugs and heat shrink as well. I purchased a 16 ton crimper and die set off Amazon which is a Chinese POS knockoff, but it works great for someone like me who rarely uses the crimper. Cables ranged from 16 gauge up to 4/0 gauge. The crimper worked very well in all situations and created a solid connection from wire to lug where it was secured to a terminal of some sort.
I have made cables for my truck as well. Not nearly as many and not the main battery cables, but I doubled up on them.
My point was not to insight an argument or disagree with purchasing the plug and play version of battery cables. My point was to bring to light a second option that may be cheaper financially, but is certainly more expensive hands on wise. My crimper sits in my garage now where it may never be used again, but it has already paid for itself 10x over with the projects I have completed it with.
There is a certain amount of pride in completing a DIY project as well that we on the FTE all know too well. I enjoy measuring, cutting and completing a simple task such as battery cables. If I want to make them a bit longer and take a different path, I can do that. If I want to make them with a 90 degree lug instead of a flat, I can do that. If I want to increase the gauge of the wire, I can do that. If I want to change the color of the loom or wire sheath, I can do that...
I think I have made my point as well as you all have made yours. It is up to the OP on which path he takes from here on out.
That is definitely some nice cable work there on your 5th wheel. Truck looks good too.
Ford discontinued the OEM cables, but you might still be able to find a new old stock one laying around. I was able to find one for a 99 and I think the 2000’s were the same. See if your local parts counter can do a nationwide search for the part number and maybe have it shipped. If not then Custombatterycables.com is the way to go for around the same price.
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