FJ-62 Battery Cable replacements

CarbonCruiser · 07-09-08, 05:32 PM

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?

Phrog · 07-09-08, 06:41 PM

Browse the aisles at any car parts store and you'll likely find something
that fits.

-Phrog

Eshu Elegua · 07-09-08, 06:45 PM

you can use welding cable 2 ga...same way that i use

DBS311 · 07-09-08, 07:36 PM

I say make your own as well. A lot here have used 2/0 welding cable.

You could also take a look at http://www.custombatterycables.com/

Dynosoar · 07-09-08, 09:47 PM

Urban Cruisers in Atlanta looks like they have a nice kit. Urban Land Cruisers LLC | Cool Stuff for Sale | Cables

Dynosoar

John McVicker · 07-09-08, 10:17 PM

Welding cables are definitely the way to go....however.... if you want to fix them right now and have them work like new and spend zero $$.... while you save up for the welding cables do this :

Remove the 10 mm bolt & spread the post clamps apart...get a flat file & shave off just a bit from each side of the clamp...put it back on...tighten it up & you are good to go.

Later you can get the welding cables.

John

3pits · 07-09-08, 10:22 PM

not to hijack, but what are the breakers going to

ok hijack off

you can get good cable off ebay by the foot, or you can go to most starter repair shops and they can make you what ever you want, around here he uses 2/0 (he bought the wire a while ago so he still charges old wire prices) Ill be buying new sets for all my vehicles next week,,,

83bj60 · 07-09-08, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarbonCruiser

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

)

3pits · 07-09-08, 10:28 PM

oh yea I saw some premade lead post sleaves/shims (they go over the posts) at advance or auto zone the other day, check it out

flybynight · 07-09-08, 11:12 PM

Urban Landcruisers uses marine grade cable, and if you have priced out materials alone for what they offer it is a good deal to buy theirs.

I just built my own (got all the measurements from their site) using welding wire, couldn't quite afford marine grade.

OUTSIDELC · 07-10-08, 06:21 AM

I just had Urban LC's installed on my truck. Great addition, beefy add-on if you can afford or want to pay for them. Just my 2cents.

Cheers,

Kevin

07-09-08, 05:32 PM	#1
CarbonCruiser IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Price Utah Posts: 20	FJ-62 Battery Cable replacements 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?

07-09-08, 06:45 PM	#3
Eshu Elegua Expedition RooKie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Land with No Mountains Posts: 224	you can use welding cable 2 ga...same way that i use Attached Images

07-09-08, 07:36 PM	#4
DBS311 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Coronado, CA Posts: 711	I say make your own as well. A lot here have used 2/0 welding cable. You could also take a look at http://www.custombatterycables.com/ Last edited by DBS311; 07-09-08 at 07:44 PM.

07-09-08, 09:47 PM	#5
Dynosoar V8J60 - TPI Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SoCal TLCA# 17857 Posts: 1,654	Urban Cruisers in Atlanta looks like they have a nice kit. Urban Land Cruisers LLC \| Cool Stuff for Sale \| Cables Dynosoar __________________ '82 V8J60 - TPI 350 with a Turbo 400 attached to a splitcase, Cable Locker FF rear end, 4" SUA (National Spring), Copper Metalic Has been south to Cabo San Lucas, BCS and North to Port Angels,WA. Call Sign: KI6SMP

07-09-08, 10:17 PM	#6
John McVicker IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Yreka, CA TLCA# 11554 Posts: 455	Welding cables are definitely the way to go....however.... if you want to fix them right now and have them work like new and spend zero $$.... while you save up for the welding cables do this : Remove the 10 mm bolt & spread the post clamps apart...get a flat file & shave off just a bit from each side of the clamp...put it back on...tighten it up & you are good to go. Later you can get the welding cables. John __________________ FJx3 75 FJ40 purchased new basically stock 85 FJ60 complete OME 33x10.50 muds 260K still daily driver 89 FJ62 just turn 100K completely stock

07-09-08, 06:41 PM	#2
Phrog IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 126	Browse the aisles at any car parts store and you'll likely find something that fits. -Phrog

07-09-08, 10:22 PM	#7
3pits IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NE GA Posts: 757	not to hijack, but what are the breakers going to ok hijack off you can get good cable off ebay by the foot, or you can go to most starter repair shops and they can make you what ever you want, around here he uses 2/0 (he bought the wire a while ago so he still charges old wire prices) Ill be buying new sets for all my vehicles next week,,, __________________ 78 40 not stock 88 62 DD FOR SALE 76 rolling chassis

07-09-08, 10:28 PM	#9
3pits IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NE GA Posts: 757	oh yea I saw some premade lead post sleaves/shims (they go over the posts) at advance or auto zone the other day, check it out __________________ 78 40 not stock 88 62 DD FOR SALE 76 rolling chassis

07-09-08, 11:12 PM	#10
flybynight LC Junky Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 338	Urban Landcruisers uses marine grade cable, and if you have priced out materials alone for what they offer it is a good deal to buy theirs. I just built my own (got all the measurements from their site) using welding wire, couldn't quite afford marine grade. __________________ 87 FJ60, rust free, 186K, 3rd owner, 31x10.5 BFGAT, Red Top, 4runner calipers 1964 Dodge D100 Sweptline CSS 88 FJ62.........SOLD (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(")

07-10-08, 06:21 AM	#11
OUTSIDELC IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 85	I just had Urban LC's installed on my truck. Great addition, beefy add-on if you can afford or want to pay for them. Just my 2cents. Cheers, Kevin __________________ 1985 FJ60 Gun-Metal Gray, Desmogged, OME Heavy, Man-a-Fre SR Reworked, 4Runner Calipers, Front Swaybar Disconnects, 33s, Weber Carb, Optima Red Top, Tuff Duck Seat Covers, ARB Bull Bar, IPF J01s and Maggiolina RTT... And lots of help from Urban LC

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