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10-10-2022, 02:36 PM
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Question before I order new battery cables
Could I just verify with someone - is the solenoid lug for that side of the battery cable 1/2 inch? Just didn't want to order them and have that side wrong. Thanks in advance!
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10-10-2022, 02:47 PM
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Re: Question before I order new battery cables
The cable stud on a GM solenoid is 3/8"...
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10-10-2022, 03:12 PM
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Re: Question before I order new battery cables
Fantastic! Thanks for the help!
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10-11-2022, 05:51 PM
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Re: Question before I order new battery cables
Ordered them last night on batterycablesusa.com site and they shipped this morning. Looking forward to seeing them from all the good things I have heard..
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10-11-2022, 06:23 PM
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Re: Question before I order new battery cables
What did that run you?
I bought a 48'' 2 gauge Red cable with Solenoid and Top Post terminal ends for about $25 off the rack at Tractor Supply. Worked perfect on my 292 L6.
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10-11-2022, 06:28 PM
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Re: Question before I order new battery cables
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10-13-2022, 10:05 AM
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Re: Question before I order new battery cables
I ordered from batterycablesusa.com bulk 2 gauge the flux /lugs and slugs to build my own cables and a few heavy duty extra ground cables and the shrink wrap , Probably enough to build 2 sets and it was $67.00 .
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10-13-2022, 11:52 AM
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Re: Question before I order new battery cables
Like fan belts, battery cables can be ordered by length and cable size. I used AC Delco site to look up that 411 for the cables I bought. #2 side post type. They were not much $ on Amazon. I use a side post 78 series battery. IMHO a cleaner look vs top post
This is what I got - $21 ACDelco Professional 2SD35X Battery Cable + $35 ACDelco Professional 2SD43XG I did need to swap the post on + cable as it was too long. I assume that whatever vehicle specific application that cable is for uses an additional + cable secured with the longer stud. $1 to buy standard length battery stud Depending on your desired routing path, just measure that length and look up the cable by # (i,e, 2SD= 2 gauge, 35X=35", G= insulation) Nothing wrong with rolling your own if you buy parts. Need a good crimp tool, shrink tube |
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10-13-2022, 04:32 PM
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Re: Question before I order new battery cables
Cables came today in record time - they look awesome..
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10-13-2022, 04:52 PM
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Re: Question before I order new battery cables
I love those guys! $41 for a custom-built 2 gauge pair -- including shipping.
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10-13-2022, 06:22 PM
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Re: Question before I order new battery cables
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10-14-2022, 04:32 PM
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Re: Question before I order new battery cables
I ordered from them too. 2ga wire to my length specification and the ends I wanted for a great price. I was really impressed with the company.
Tom
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10-14-2022, 04:43 PM
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Re: Question before I order new battery cables
That's looks good. Can't hardly buy good cable for that.
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