geekybasshead98 Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 I cannot find what size of ring terminal I will need, I have 8awg wire right now for power but I just bought 4awg for my new amp and need to buy ring terminals. I bought http://www.ebay.com/itm/190868076167?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 these and there where slightly to small so I don't want to buy the wrong ones again. Please help like always SMD -Trent Pioneer DEH-X6600BT (1) Rockford Fosgate R1200-1D (1) Alpine 1242D 12" Type R ported 32-35hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Personally I like to buy lugs with a small hole. 1/4" and use a stepped drill bit to drill it out as per the application. Perfect fit every time! ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekybasshead98 Posted June 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Personally I like to buy lugs with a small hole. 1/4" and use a stepped drill bit to drill it out as per the application. Perfect fit every time! That is kinda what I did. All though I did it a redneck way... used the end of a file. I just really don't want to do that again. Pioneer DEH-X6600BT (1) Rockford Fosgate R1200-1D (1) Alpine 1242D 12" Type R ported 32-35hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 It's a very cheap bit. But most lugs are fairly soft, and for how much use it will see, should work fine for your needs. Just remember to set your drill chuck to some sort of ratchet setting so if the bit binds, it won't torque the lug over with it http://www.harborfreight.com/1-4-quarter-inch-3-4-quarter-inch-high-speed-steel-step-drill-44460.html ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekybasshead98 Posted June 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 It's a very cheap bit. But most lugs are fairly soft, and for how much use it will see, should work fine for your needs. Just remember to set your drill chuck to some sort of ratchet setting so if the bit binds, it won't torque the lug over with it http://www.harborfreight.com/1-4-quarter-inch-3-4-quarter-inch-high-speed-steel-step-drill-44460.html I have something like that out in the garage sure it will work, so I'm just going to order some 4awg terminals now. Pioneer DEH-X6600BT (1) Rockford Fosgate R1200-1D (1) Alpine 1242D 12" Type R ported 32-35hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 These are the lugs I useCan be either soldered or crimped, depending on your style. And I like them much better than the cheapo brass ones. They're a bit more expensive, but not by much. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tinned-Copper-Cable-Lugs-Ring-Terminals-Various-AWG-Sizes-Welding-Battery-/380932551598?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item97676889ca ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REH Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 If you're slightly too small (roughly 2mm) then you're probably needing 5/16" ring terminals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekybasshead98 Posted June 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 These are the lugs I use Can be either soldered or crimped, depending on your style. And I like them much better than the cheapo brass ones. They're a bit more expensive, but not by much. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tinned-Copper-Cable-Lugs-Ring-Terminals-Various-AWG-Sizes-Welding-Battery-/380932551598?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item97676889ca How would you solder these? Pioneer DEH-X6600BT (1) Rockford Fosgate R1200-1D (1) Alpine 1242D 12" Type R ported 32-35hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Your avatar creeps me out ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekybasshead98 Posted June 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Your avatar creeps me out What? Pioneer DEH-X6600BT (1) Rockford Fosgate R1200-1D (1) Alpine 1242D 12" Type R ported 32-35hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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