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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 02:22 PM
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OK, I've got a '95 XLT with a 5.8l and the battery cables are all FUBAR and I'm looking for replacements. However; I'm lost. If I was in the states I'd just make my own replacement cables or visit a Ford dealer but I can't do either of those. Can someone direct me here? I went to LMC truck's web page but what they show looks nothing like what I've got.


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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 02:30 PM
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It doesn't have to look the same, it just has to connect the same. Use what you have available. I need to switch to boat terminals to clean up the look of mine:




My battery is installed facing the opposite direction as yours.
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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 02:31 PM
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I have bought replacements from NAPA auto in the past. exact fit . But not sure if you can go online and order them from napa and have them sent to you? Otherwise I would just make my own and copy what is there, doesnt have to look exactly the same just work the same. There must be something like a tractor supply store there to by what you need?
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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 02:35 PM
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I agree, use whatever you got. My setup is completely self made.

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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 02:43 PM
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ditto what everyone else is saying. if you have any sort of auto parts store around, they will have universal terminals and cable... just put it together to fit.
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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 02:46 PM
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Thank you gentlemen. You've shown me exactly what I wanted to see. Also, what size cables are you using?
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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 02:50 PM
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Try to use 4 gauge, 2 gauge or 0 gauge.

4 gauge is the smallest wire you can use.

These trucks tend to perform better with the larger gauges such as 2 and 0. Especially with the positive terminal to solenoid battery wire.
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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 03:26 PM
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Yes, bigger is better which is why I have two and he has three.
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