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Stronger Battery terminal clamp suggestions

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Ceddingermtb, Feb 17, 2018.

  1. Feb 17, 2018 at 8:50 AM
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    Ceddingermtb

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    Anyone know of any battery terminal clamps that are really strong? Every time I go off-roading my positive terminal clamp snaps right off, my battery is completely secured by 2 holders so that’s not the issue. Let me know!
     
  2. Feb 17, 2018 at 8:57 AM
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    jbrandt

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    Wut?

    That’s the first time I’ve ever heard of this. You have pics of your setup?
     
  3. Feb 17, 2018 at 9:05 AM
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    Sounds like the cables are too short
     
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    We've tested these things inside out, dropped them from hundreds of feet and we've never seen a hatch just blow
     
  6. Feb 17, 2018 at 11:43 AM
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    Cable to long hanging down catches on something ??

    Short cable with a broken engine mount .

    cable secured with not enough slack between battery and starter
     
  8. Feb 18, 2018 at 5:35 PM
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    MikeWH

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    Did you try a new OEM terminal? There is a guy on eBay that sells them for about $12 shipped. If you had some corrosion on them, time to replace - use NAPA cleaner and sealer as well
     
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  9. Feb 20, 2018 at 7:34 AM
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    I’ll throw in some pics later
     
  10. Feb 20, 2018 at 11:30 AM
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    I'd try and extend the wiring or check your battery mounts. Mine doesn't have a large amount of slack but it isn't close to pulling the terminal off.

    Oh and as a side note, I was up in Lake Arrowhead over the weekend, its basically the 1st gen capital other than San Clemente. Those things are everywhere.
     
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  11. Feb 22, 2018 at 5:52 PM
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    Just noticed, I forgot to put pics in here, it’ll happen someday
     
  12. Feb 22, 2018 at 5:53 PM
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    Pretty sure I haven’t experienced one day where I don’t see another 1st gen up here
     
  13. Feb 23, 2018 at 12:17 AM
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    Found your problem ?

    Just to shy to share ??
     
  14. Feb 23, 2018 at 5:12 AM
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    If you're breaking battery terminal clamps, you don't need better terminal clamps.
     
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  16. Nov 21, 2018 at 10:57 AM
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    sounds like a short cable
     
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  18. Nov 24, 2018 at 4:26 PM
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    Hey! Sorry for not replying ended up getting in a rollover accident, and the truck was totaled :(
     

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