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Aug 6, 2010 | 10:04 AM

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ihateminimumwage

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Yeah, you're batteries are most likely the culprit if they're that old, and you're going through starters like you are. Definitely the place to start and obviously worth replacing at that age. I was amazed mine were still working as well as they were, after sitting for 4+ years unused, and then me using the truck as a daily. Fired up almost every time (besides getting the 'click' sometimes). Shouldn't have put off replacing them as long as I did.

Aug 6, 2010 | 10:12 PM

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Rick Wallace

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Originally Posted by ihateminimumwage

If you do need new cables, I got all mine online since the employees at the chain stores gave me a blank stare when I told them what I needed, and the local parts store wanted about $240 for the three

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Positive Cable:
List: Search for '04357' | O'Reilly Auto Parts
About $80 plus shipping.

Ground Cables:
Deka 2/0 Gauge Fleet Battery Cable (12") at Blain's Farm & Fleet
$34 including shipping. I ordered a 36" & 48", and they fit perfectly. The pass side didn't have the smaller ground wire going from the motor to the frame, so I just made one.

Why not just buy cable material and new terminals?? 240$???? rediculis,,,also I would replace the seal at firewall to hood and stop that water problem,,LMC TRUCK or JC Whitney has them

Aug 7, 2010 | 01:45 AM

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ihateminimumwage

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$240 dollars is why I didn't buy from the local shop. I try to stay away from the chain stores, but no matter where you buy, it's garbage nowadays. I paid half that buying online, altogether about $120 for all new cables.