Battery cables

[MikeCon]

Looking for 2 gauge cables for 73 with 302.
30" starter cable,24" ground,12 " solenoid.
Quality.

 

[badasstrapper]

Probably have to have them made at a good battery store

 

[chuckji]

Get yourself some welding cable (it’s much more flexible than typical battery cable), ring terminals and solder slugs - then have at it.

 

[snipes243]

https://prowireusa.com//c-20-battery-cable.aspx

Prowire sells it by the foot.

 

[House]

I have used https://www.batterycablesusa.com in the past a few times with good luck.

 

[904Bronco]

After paying to have cables made, and redoing a few... I bought everything to do it myself.

 

[rpmgarage22]

If you are interested in having me build a set for you, you can PM me.

I have 4ga and 2ga and you can specify the size/shape of terminals. I use copper terminals, and solder/hammer crimp all the connections, then finish with heavy gauge color matched shrink tube over the joints.

I also build complete power distribution centers to supplement your current wiring capabilities. Here is a link to some of them:
https://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=299764

Do you have high amperage needs due to accessories, winch, stereo, etc.?

 

[KBUCK1]

https://www.summitracing.com/search/part-type/battery-cables-universal

I bought the moroso. They have many to choose from

 

[Broncobowsher]

Gave up buying off the shelf. All made to a price point. Bought a tool and crimp my own.

 

[rguest3]

Jeffs Bronco Graveyard has a nice set. Can add the Starter cable too.

 

[hankjr]

I have used https://www.batterycablesusa.com in the past a few times with good luck.

i got my parts here too.

the nice thing about doing them yoself is that while it might sound minor, clocking the terminals just before crimp avoids twists that just cant be straightened afterwards.

my $0.02

Hank

 

[KyleQ]

Welding cable, red and black colored shrink tubing and an anvil style mechanical crimper.

 

[jhill52]

My local auto parts store made mine using welding cable and they had a crimping tool. Turned out nice,

 

[bronconut73]

Gave up buying off the shelf. All made to a price point. Bought a tool and crimp my own.

This/\/\/\

 

[Broncobowsher]

There is a lot to be learned about a good crimp. Solder is not part of it.
https://hackaday.com/2017/02/09/good-in-a-pinch-the-physics-of-crimped-connections/

 

[chuckyb]

Jeffs Bronco Graveyard has a nice set. Can add the Starter cable too.

I got the HD cable set from Jeff’s. It’s a nice set for sure but I found the positive cable to be too short. I had to move the starter solenoid from the stock location on the side of the wheel well up to the front of the wheel well to make it fit.

 

[MikeCon]

Replaced old 4 guage with 2 guage. Starts immediately warmed up or cold.
Thanks for the input..
Time to chase the front end clunck.. Gonna try u joints. Everything else looks OK.

 

[gr8scott]

These have served me well for 10+ years.
https://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/Custom_Battery_Cables_Set/Bronco_Batteries

 

[DirtDonk]

I got the HD cable set from Jeff’s. It’s a nice set for sure but I found the positive cable to be too short. I had to move the starter solenoid from the stock location on the side of the wheel well up to the front of the wheel well to make it fit.

Sounds like they based their sizing on the later ('69 and later?) location.
And probably a good thing too ultimately. As long as they could still last, getting the relay farther away from the exhaust heat is not a bad thing.

Paul

 

[sprdv1]

Gave up buying off the shelf. All made to a price point. Bought a tool and crimp my own.

easy enough to do right...