How to run 2 0 gauge wires from battery terminal?

[CarAudioNewbie9 10+ year member]

I am looking to run a second run from my battery but I have no more slots on my battery terminal. My batt. terminal is two 0 gauge, one 4 gauge, and one 8 gauge. One 0 gauge is taken for the big 3, the other is taken for wire to amp. I am using distribution block but I am simply looking for another run. How do I do it?? Do I have to have a battery in the trunk? Are there any battery terminals that would work?

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[inkfx 10+ year member]

Take the battery terminal off and just use the posts? I never understood those battery terminals. Seems like one of those marketing things to make money.

 

[FIMPALASS 10+ year member]

I can't really picture it but they make reducer like 0g down to 4g.

 

[CarAudioNewbie9 10+ year member]

Take the battery terminal off and just use the posts? I never understood those battery terminals. Seems like one of those marketing things to make money.

But how do you connect it to the terminal then?

 

[Eddie Havok 10+ year member]

just get a regualr battery terminal and use ring terminals on your cable.

 

[CarAudioNewbie9 10+ year member]

just get a regualr battery terminal and use ring terminals on your cable.

will it fit them all? Will a lead terminal work?

 

[inkfx 10+ year member]

But how do you connect it to the terminal then?

With a ring terminal and a nut to keep it down. You should be able to fit a LOT more wire.

 

[inkfx 10+ year member]

For a visual reference; http://www.caraudio.com/forum/car-audio-build-logs-*new*/465696-dsmdans-05-ram-quad-cab-blow-through-build.html

 

[CarAudioNewbie9 10+ year member]

I have bigger posts on my battery than that :[

 

[inkfx 10+ year member]

Is that a problem?

 

[Chrispy 10+ year member]

Is something like this what you need?

Parts-Express.com:

 

[inkfx 10+ year member]

You can pick up terminals just like that at Autozone for $4.99. I was just in there today trying to find something and saw a whole bunch of terminals.

 

[CarAudioNewbie9 10+ year member]

I just need something that can run 3 0 gauge wires and 2 8 gauge wires. I have fat battery terminals.... :[

 

[inkfx 10+ year member]

Go check out the terminals at Autozone. You should be able to fit what you need on there. Longer bolts should be available at your local hardware store if you need it.

 

[CarAudioNewbie9 10+ year member]

Go check out the terminals at Autozone. You should be able to fit what you need on there. Longer bolts should be available at your local hardware store if you need it.

Thanks for the tips man.