Well after 25 years of ownership, it’s time to replace the OEM batter cables and clamps on my 97 1500 5.9.
What I see in the parts stores doesn’t look like a reliable way for 3 cables to come off of each clamp. The OEM set-up has the lead clamps with 3 wires coming out of each one, leading to various spots. What are my options for a reliable clamp/cable system to replace what I have? About 6” of cable off each clamp is getting corroded and stiff, so I figure I might as well replace the cables too. Any Amazon links to a good clamp/cable set-up?

 

I have this type of terminals:

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Each cable has ring terminal, so I can add bunch of cables to those terminals. No issues whatsoever, had them for years, diesel and winch take lot of juice from batteries.

 

Yeah either as above or military style connectors which have the aux connection horizontal rather than vertical

I've never really understood cables with the battery attachment integrated - everything should be ring terminals then it's extremely modular and configurable

 

Yup, I like that style guys. Thanks. I’ll search for something like that

 

What do you think of these…


or these…

 

I honestly don't know. Both look a bit gimmicky but might be great. I tend to like the military style because they're just a big rectangular block. Difficult to break as they cinch (flex) closed around the battery post.

But the military style is all I have experience with so maybe I'm missing out.

 

I replaced the battery cables on my '96 Ram 2500 a few years ago when I replaced the driver's side fender. I was able to find Dodge OEM cables at the time. If interested, you can find the part number in the parts manual for your year truck and Google the part number to see if you can find it. You can download the parts manual from this link - https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...s-manuals.html

 

I have a '96 1500 and I recently changed my clamps to these:
This whole set was only $13 on Amazon


This whole set was only $13!

 

I've used both, I prefer the non gimmicky style, especially on my race truck with the battery mounted in the back, I think they work better, less to go wrong.