Bought Odyssey Battery, Now Cables Too Short!

[00_4runner]

Hey guys I purchases an odyssey battery not too long ago and have been putting off installing it due to the battery cables not being long enough. However now I have installed my winch and some auxiliary lights and my current battery is well on its way out.

The issue? The odyssey battery being a little longer and shorter places the terminals farther away than the stock battery cables can reach. What does that mean? Another project that I was hoping to find a simple solution for. Unfortunately the only solution I've been able to find is replacing the stock battery cables with slightly longer ones. I did some research, even on yotatech, and I haven't been able to find much. I believe the only way to extend the cables is to replace them and other options that add length to stock cables is a bad idea due to more resistance. Has anyone else had this problem? And possible solutions?

From what I've seen and been told, I'm gonna guess that the only way to fix the issue is gonna be to replace the cables. Does anyone know where I can find the measurements for the stock cables? I'm thinking that the dealership should be able to give me the specs.

Thanks in advance!

 

[JWaldz]

I remember a while back, reading somewhere of a kit for this exact problem. The kit included longer +/- cables and was specific to the 3rd gen. I could be wrong though and be thinking of a different vehicle. I've had a few beers since then

Regardless of a kit or not, you're going to have to get some longer cables. Might I ask why you went with the Odyssey instead of the DieHard Platinum? They're pretty much the same thing, and the DieHard fit in mine no problem.

 

[slomatt]

When I installed a DieHard Platinum I extended the positive lead using a bit of steel. Here's a writeup.

DieHard Platinum P-4 Battery - Blank White Page

- Matt

 

[BigFishAllDay]

Here's another option for you as well: Battery Install w/Cable Extension on my '01

 

[Bandit Runner]

I put a 1" thick spacer under my Odyssey battery. Problem solved.

 

[00_4runner]

Just figured out how to multi-quote! :banana: lol don't really post too much on here

I put a 1" thick spacer under my Odyssey battery. Problem solved.

Hmm maybe I'll try that, but I still think that they'll be too short, the battery is MUCH bigger than stock.

Here's another option for you as well: Battery Install w/Cable Extension on my '01

Genius! I've looked through your thread before, you do some really solid work. I can't believe I missed it! I think that is what I'll end up doing. Its soooo much easier than replacing the entire battery cable system (probably cheaper to). Thanks for the advice man.

BTW I would LOVE to come out by you doing and do some wheeling, you got some prime offroading real estate around. I'll start planning now!
:guitar3:

Also, on top of your fuse box, is that a mini auxiliary one?

Regardless of a kit or not, you're going to have to get some longer cables. Might I ask why you went with the Odyssey instead of the DieHard Platinum? They're pretty much the same thing, and the DieHard fit in mine no problem.

Well I did A LOT of research on the battery I was gonna buy (for winch, lights, sound system, etc). I definitely needed more of a deep cycle battery like the Odyssey and DieHard Platinum. After making a few phone calls I got ahold of DieHard and they had told me that it is a rebadged battery, the rebadged battery was made by Odyssey. After doing some more research I found out that the battery was manufactured by a company called Enersys. They do a lot of crazy power related things, and even have military contracts. All the reviews and research I had done had pointed at the Odyssey being the best battery you can buy. I had heard some things about the DieHard sitting out a long time, being a big expensive battery. I opted to go with the "newer" battery and chose to go with the Odyssey which was ordered straight from the company. It was hard to clarify whether or not the DieHard was really a a rebadged Odyssey but all signs point to it. To be totally honest its probably identical haha I just wanted to get the best one the first time and it didn't cost too much more. Hope that answers your question, I kinda rambled!
:lol:

EDIT:
I should also add the battery I'm using is a Odyssey PC1750/65

 

[Stick Figure]

I know you think replacing the cables would be a pain in the ass, but I think it would be a great excuse to get rid of what are probably some corroded old cables and save a bit of strain on the battery at the same time. If we were in the 5th gen section I would agree that a simple extension would be fine, but lets be real here, wiring corrodes over time, and you drive an 11-17 year old vehicle.

 

[Inate]

The hardest part in replacing your cables is remembering traces. The loom that comes off of an OEM truck + is annoying.

VERY worth while though, and while you're at it, replace all the other grounds with a single gauge up in size as well!

I've been slowly replacing all the cables in my truck with properly crimped and sealed cables. 6-4 gauge for all my chassis grounds, and 1-1/0 for my + runs.

This is a little excessive, but with the 12v accessories I'm planning on running it's saving me a HUGE head-ache in the future!

 

[00_4runner]

Yeah I definitely understand the benefits. I will probably do what BFAD did first, since it is a little bit less time consuming but still effective. Maybe in the spring I'll switch out the rest of the wiring.

 

[rideexileex]

I dont have the part numbers anymore, but I did go to Oreilly's and found some new battery cables that did just what BFAD did already for about 8 bucks each IIRC, all pre-made and ready to install. Just extended the positive cable to reach the factory connector, and then ran a new ground cable to the factory ground point. Works perfect