Battery cable replacement

[schneiderz]

Hey I need to replace both of my battery cables since both are corroded and I can't unscrew them now. Anyone know how hard it is also what would you suggest I use as a replacement?

 

[schneiderz]

bump

 

[mattpresley]

I had a corrosion issue in my negative cable a few week ago on the exploder. It was causing my electrical system to trip and made the exploder undrivable. I went to autozone(borrowed friends truck) and bought these copper terminal connecters for 3.50. I cut back the cable and ground about an inch than stripped both. I used a fresh connecter for the ground wire and crimped one of my handy dandy copper terminal connecter and all was good(probably better than) new for $3.50 and 5 minutes of work. Give this a try first I think it will solve your problem.

 

[schneiderz]

Ill try that but my problem is I cant take the original terminal off and its both terminals positive and negative

 

[daniel3507]

So are you wanting to replace the entire cable and not just the connectors? Might go to an audio place and have them make you new cables.

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[Die.Fledermaus]

Simple to remove bad cable end, just use a cut off tool or my favorite a 4" grinder w/ a cut off disc installed. A hack saw or bolt cutters is a second choice.

Start with the neg cable.

 

[schneiderz]

ok. Heres the real question how do I take the terminals off since I cant unbolt them?

 

[Die.Fledermaus]

ok. Heres the real question how do I take the terminals off since I cant unbolt them?

That is my point, a cut off wheel is the key to removing bad fasteners no fuss.

 

[Explorin94]

Get something on them and snap the bolt in two. Or if nothing else works grab a hold of it with a bigger pair of pliers and twist the connector off the battery posts.

 

[87Jeffrey]

Drill a big hole to weaken it then hit it a couple time with a chisel and a hammer.

 

[--weezl--]

i am not personally a fan of using power tools, especially those that cut and drill, around acid filled batteries... especially those that are expensive...

i would use bolt cutters or a hacksaw, the clamps are often very soft metal and will cut easily, just do your best not to cut the posts

 

[Ronv]

Another sugestion is to use marine terminals when possible they are made better physically and hold up to vibration and acids taken care of. God knows the water can be a lot harder on the rig than the highway.