Where to get ring connector for positive battery terminal? - Toyota Yaris Forums

IsLNdbOi · 11-13-2008, 01:51 AM

I need to connect a 4 gauge power wire to my battery. I measured the positive battery terminal in my Yaris and it is around 3/4" in diameter. Where can I get a ring connector similar to this:

that will fit a 4 gauge wire and has a ring w/ an internal diameter of at least 3/4"? I've checked RadioShack and Fry's Electronics, but neither had rings big enough.

pinoypizzaboy · 11-13-2008, 02:40 AM

try going to stereo stores like audio express/ss audio and stuff they prolly have it.

Violin · 11-13-2008, 07:06 AM

http://www.partsexpress.com/

Shipping for one little item would be prohibitive.

IsLNdbOi · 11-13-2008, 07:09 AM

I've already checked Parts Express. I don't see a ring connector there that takes 4-gauge wires and has a ring that's 3/4" in diameter.

Revsson · 11-13-2008, 11:20 AM

You might want to try a local electrician supply store. Sounds like you want a power
connector. Here is one place to search for sizing and style:

http://www.panduit.com/Products/Prod...tors/index.htm

One distributor might be:

http://www.newark.com

or try:

http://www.digikey.com

but you might have to buy in bulk, so best to try the local supplier. You can also try
an auto parts store like NAPA.

Why not just connect to the bolt that holds the positive cable to the battery post?
I am assuming this is for some audio power amp or something?

Revsson · 11-13-2008, 11:35 AM

Just had another thought. Since you live in Las Vegas, why not try the
Amateur Electronics Supply store there? It could be that some ham radio guys
have installed a power cable of that size.

http://www.aesham.com/lasvegas.shtml

Just a thought.
Let us know if you do find the answer.

talnlnky · 11-13-2008, 09:32 PM

carquest, or any auto parts store can usually get a hold of them... if they don't have them in stock... Big trucks sometimes use big connections.

Carquest over here carries up to 4/0 (like 1/0 but bigger).

I was able to find a 2/0 to connect my 2/0awg cable.

sportin83 · 11-13-2008, 11:44 PM

circuit city or best buy should have them

11-13-2008, 01:51 AM	#1
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	Where to get ring connector for positive battery terminal? I need to connect a 4 gauge power wire to my battery. I measured the positive battery terminal in my Yaris and it is around 3/4" in diameter. Where can I get a ring connector similar to this: that will fit a 4 gauge wire and has a ring w/ an internal diameter of at least 3/4"? I've checked RadioShack and Fry's Electronics, but neither had rings big enough.

11-13-2008, 09:32 PM	#7
talnlnky Audio Junky Drives: 08 liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 1,412	carquest, or any auto parts store can usually get a hold of them... if they don't have them in stock... Big trucks sometimes use big connections. Carquest over here carries up to 4/0 (like 1/0 but bigger). I was able to find a 2/0 to connect my 2/0awg cable. __________________

11-13-2008, 11:44 PM	#8
sportin83 Drives: 2008 blazing blue yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: central IL Posts: 131	circuit city or best buy should have them __________________ http://cardomain.com/ride/3151056 mods: custom sub box, i hit 141.4 db, new speakers, double-din nav, foglights, cruise, CAI, strut brace, under car braces, short antenna, remote start, alarm, actuators in doors and hatch coming soon: window tint, custom sub grills, tach and........

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11-13-2008, 02:40 AM	#2
pinoypizzaboy Drives: 08 toyota yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: las vegas/ henderson Posts: 182	try going to stereo stores like audio express/ss audio and stuff they prolly have it.

11-13-2008, 07:06 AM	#3
Violin View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,592	http://www.partsexpress.com/ Shipping for one little item would be prohibitive.

11-13-2008, 07:09 AM	#4
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	I've already checked Parts Express. I don't see a ring connector there that takes 4-gauge wires and has a ring that's 3/4" in diameter.

11-13-2008, 11:20 AM	#5
Revsson View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Meteorite Metallic LB MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 810	You might want to try a local electrician supply store. Sounds like you want a power connector. Here is one place to search for sizing and style: http://www.panduit.com/Products/Prod...tors/index.htm One distributor might be: http://www.newark.com or try: http://www.digikey.com but you might have to buy in bulk, so best to try the local supplier. You can also try an auto parts store like NAPA. Why not just connect to the bolt that holds the positive cable to the battery post? I am assuming this is for some audio power amp or something?

11-13-2008, 11:35 AM	#6
Revsson View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Meteorite Metallic LB MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 810	Just had another thought. Since you live in Las Vegas, why not try the Amateur Electronics Supply store there? It could be that some ham radio guys have installed a power cable of that size. http://www.aesham.com/lasvegas.shtml Just a thought. Let us know if you do find the answer.