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Title: winch terminals
Post by: ndub on January 05, 2007, 10:10:29 PM

Looking to clean up my cables to the battery from my winch.
Where can I find something decent for the 4 gauge wire?
Tried Pauto, crappy, part source...   Any electrical shop someone can recommend to find larger terminal ends?
thanks
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Title: winch terminals
Post by: 4Play on January 05, 2007, 10:21:13 PM

I don't know if soundsaround would be good enough connections, but I have bought a number of battery connectors for car audio big enough for 1 gauge wire.  Gold plated and all...!

Title: winch terminals
Post by: cotaman on January 05, 2007, 11:19:54 PM

crappy tire has 1 or 0 gauge wires already preterminated at different lengths priced accordingly ( i think 36" long terminals at both ends... $18 )... only problem.... available in grey only

food for thought :wink:

Title: Re: winch terminals
Post by: cablesmurf on January 05, 2007, 11:53:30 PM

Quote from: "ndub"

Looking to clean up my cables to the battery from my winch.
Where can I find something decent for the 4 gauge wire?
Tried Pauto, crappy, part source...   Any electrical shop someone can recommend to find larger terminal ends?
thanks
(http://www.offroaders.com/info/tech-corner/project-cj7/images/warn/100_7137.jpg)

Fleet Brake on 52nd St and 68th Ave SE has a ton of those on the shelf...I was just there today.

Title: winch terminals
Post by: whitetrash96 on January 06, 2007, 10:39:24 AM

Please excuse my hijack: What is the proper way of attaching the terminal ends once you find them?

Title: winch terminals
Post by: cablesmurf on January 06, 2007, 12:32:47 PM

Crimp, solder and heat shrink.

Title: winch terminals
Post by: familyofjeeps on January 06, 2007, 04:49:11 PM

Try Princess Auto's web site.

Title: winch terminals
Post by: BlackYJ on January 07, 2007, 03:05:40 PM

I got mine at Amperage Tech

Title: winch terminals
Post by: RckyMtnTJ on January 07, 2007, 03:15:36 PM

Here in Lethbridge, Auto Value had by far the best selection.  I think they had the best prices as well.  If you have a Club Membership to a Vehicle Club, they will give you an additional 5% off.  You might have to push this one though since the employees here don't know about this.  Just tell them that its next to the Seniors Discount in their book under the til.