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How long are the battery cables

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by cmf21, Jan 26, 2019.

  1. Jan 26, 2019 at 10:43 PM
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    cmf21

    cmf21 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have an 04 Tacoma 3.4l. I need to replace all the battery cables. Without taking each cable off to measure does anyone know how long they are so I can order some. Also what gauge of wire do I need.
     
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  2. Jan 26, 2019 at 11:28 PM
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    chrslefty

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    Are you wanting to keep it stock size or ?? I believe that i have all the stock wires i can get you a measurement in the morning.
     
  3. Jan 26, 2019 at 11:59 PM
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    I believe it's 4 Gauge you want to use.
     
  4. Jan 27, 2019 at 3:54 AM
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    4 AWG is tiny if your changing may as well do the big three .

    I have seen someone advertise all the cables
     
  5. Jan 27, 2019 at 6:18 AM
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    Everything is stock. My battery needs replacing and I would like to do the cables at the same time. The cables have always seemed short and If I could add a few extra inches it would be nice. On the gauge I thought I saw somewhere that the positive side was 2awg and the negative side 4awg, not sure. Also does anyone know what the hole sizes on the end of the cables are supposed to be for the lugs. 3/8, 5/8? I might just have to take one cable off at a time and take them in.
     
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  6. Jan 27, 2019 at 7:51 AM
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    Here are the measurements if you have a v6.
    + starter cable is 54 /2 " 3/8 & 5/16th rings/ eyelets.
    - ground 39" 3/8 and 5/16 eyelets

    The alt to fused box is 32"

    I dont have the bat to fused box #'s . Sorry.

    The starter wire is thicker, smaller gauge than the ground and alt wires.
     
  7. Jan 27, 2019 at 8:10 AM
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    Thanks! This should be a sticky somewhere.
     
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  8. Jun 30, 2019 at 8:21 PM
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    Anyone have the 2nd gen v6 measurements?
     

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