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Old 07-09-08, 11:25 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by CarbonCruiser View Post
I need to replace the battery cables due to the fact that the post clamps are worn and wont stay tight on the post anymore. Toyota wants an insane amount for the set. What are my other options?
If the cable is OK why don't you simply get some new brass marine clamps. They are very tough, resist corrosion, and will be the last you will need.

Use pieces of soft copper pipe you can get from somoene who does plumbing or AC, 5/16 or 3/8, insert stripped wire, smash flat, solder, drill 5/16" for neg and 3/8" for pos and install on the marine clamp's threaded posts. Or simply on your existing battery posts if you already have them (no need for a marine clamp then )


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