Looks good! How do you like those compression terminals? I've always used the crimp terminals and I am less than thrilled with them, although next time I do them I will make a tool to do them on the press or in the vise.
Looks good! How do you like those compression terminals? I've always used the crimp terminals and I am less than thrilled with them, although next time I do them I will make a tool to do them on the press or in the vise.
2005 Lexus LX470 - Stock for now...
1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 4x4 + a bunch of goodies. Lifted, Locked, Illuminated and Armored. Winner,"Best Offroad Truck" - 2010 Pismo Jamboree. It's been upside down and still drives me to work.
POWER!!! Living in the colder climate I really should look to upgrade my battery (especially if I add aux items as yourself), I did however just place and order for the compression terminals! They are neat, can't wait to try them out myself!
Avdian (Avy, Avi, Av, Eddie are some nicknames)
Tess - 97' 4Runner "Project Something Or Another" - No More
Annabelle - 00' 4Runner Limited "The Next Chapter"
Natascha - 99' GTI 2.0 N/A Auto - SOLD!!
Swordfish - 05' Camry 2.4 Auto
Project Fluffy - 93' SC400
Cool Avi! When you install the terminals, twist the nut onto the stripped wire. Then hold the nut with a wrench, and thread the lug onto it. This way you won't twist the cable. I add dielectric grease in the connection for corrosion prevention. Have fun!
Adam
I really like those terminal ends. I've never had great luck with the larger crimp on versions but that was with a past vehicle. These look like they can make things a bit easier.
They look like a compression fitting. Is there a need to use thread locker? It seems like the twist of heavier cable can work to loosen up the connection.
I have never seen compression fittings for electrical. I'll have to check into those.
Mike, no thread locker needed. They are compression fittings, and a couple threads in, they get pretty snug. By the time they're tight, there's no way they'll back out. I always leave some wire protruding, to act as a stop, preventing the cable from coming out. Very solid connection.
Adam
On top of the terminals I may use this as well:
Dual Wall Adhesive Lined Heat Shrink KIT - 85 Pieces - 3:1 Shrink Ratio - Size Range: 3/32" to 1/2" - Black, Clear, Red
Give that little added seal since the northeast loves corrosion...
Avdian (Avy, Avi, Av, Eddie are some nicknames)
Tess - 97' 4Runner "Project Something Or Another" - No More
Annabelle - 00' 4Runner Limited "The Next Chapter"
Natascha - 99' GTI 2.0 N/A Auto - SOLD!!
Swordfish - 05' Camry 2.4 Auto
Project Fluffy - 93' SC400