Replacement battery terminal clamp - recommendations

[Rosy]

Morning folks, while trying to diagnose a charging issue on my 80 I discovered the DS negative terminal clamp was badly cracked, and needs replacing.

I would like to replace this with a clamp that provides additional posts for adding accessories.

My questions are:

• Has anyone replaced the OEM clamp with something similar, if so what clamp would they recommend.
• Is there any reason Toyota decided to use this "sealed" type clamp for the negative side rather than the post type they use for both positive terminals?
• Is there anything I should be wary of if switching from the current type to a post type clamp?

Thanks in advance.
Rosy

 

[Michael Montgomery]

Both sides of mine broke some years back Rosy. Truth be said that its wear and tear for a 20 year plus vehicle. I cut it off and replaced it with a metal replacement. Needed to solder it on too.

 

[Shayne]

I got genuine mrT from Roughtrax though it was a while ago .

 

[Rosy]

I got genuine mrT from Roughtrax though it was a while ago .

This one?

Search results for: 'toyota battery terminal'

www.roughtrax4x4.com

 

[Tractionman]

Rosy, Ive looked loads of times for clamps that have additional terminals for other things, but only found chinese or other cheap tat.

 

[steverjuk]

What about something like Negative Battery Terminal Clamp - 3 Stud Connection - [Leaving Land Cruiser Club] more terminals if you need them or Negative Battery Terminal Clamp - Vertical M10 Stud & Nut - [Leaving Land Cruiser Club] like the original but more heavy duty

 

[Rosy]

What about something like Negative Battery Terminal Clamp - 3 Stud Connection - [Leaving Land Cruiser Club] more terminals if you need them or Negative Battery Terminal Clamp - Vertical M10 Stud & Nut - [Leaving Land Cruiser Club] like the original but more heavy duty

Had a mooch in the garage over lunch and I found one of those lying around... cut and crimped on a new terminal and it all looks good now.

The 12VP clamp does seem pretty solid, time will tell.

Thanks folks.

 

[Beau]

I'd stick with OEM or at least a good quality replacement. I used some average ones a while back and they would corrode up pretty badly and loosen over the lugs over time.

 

[Tractionman]

Had a mooch in the garage over lunch and I found one of those lying around... cut and crimped on a new terminal and it all looks good now.

The 12VP clamp does seem pretty solid, time will tell.

Thanks folks.


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Very tidy job Rosy.