Crimping 4 ga ring terminals

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02-08-2005, 02:29 PM

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Dmx20

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Re:Crimping 4 ga ring terminals

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Originally Posted by Ckjeepin

Ive done 1/0 gauge by putting the wire into the terminal, then take a big *** flat blade screwdriver and hit it with a hammer to crimp it down. Repeat as necessary.

Haha, sounds like me with the wire cutters

02-08-2005, 05:09 PM

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Re:Crimping 4 ga ring terminals

get it started with some vice grips, finish it off with a .22

02-08-2005, 10:31 PM

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Re:Crimping 4 ga ring terminals

The way to do is is with a propane torch and solder. Ive been doing it since i was 12 and it always holds better than crimping.

02-08-2005, 11:13 PM

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Re:Crimping 4 ga ring terminals

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Posted by: rsmith2786 Posted on: February 08, 2005, 11

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The way to do is is with a propane torch and solder. Ive been doing it since i was 12 and it always holds better than crimping.

Yeah, that's what i do with my 00 gauge connectors...good luck trying to find a set of crimpers or a vise that'll do them. Oh, and another trick for the 4 guage that i've done (especially if the wire is already in the car) is use a set of bolt cutters that are dull, or smash it in a flat spot with a sledge hammer