Driver side battery ground cable

[Harold_U]

I just replaced the batteries on my truck and found that the ground cable on the drivers side is very tight! Are they tight on other year trucks? Is mine unusual in being very tight? Anyone know if this can be corrected easily? Are the cables on other year models longer/adaptable? Any input will be appreciated.

 

[radixr]

I just replaced mine also and, like you, found terminals that were very tight. I had to completely remove the clamping bolt and spread the ends of the clamp apart. Even doing that, the clamp was still tight. It was mostly the ends of the clamp that bent; not the circular part of the clamp. It was a b**** to remove them.

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1996 Dodge 2500 4X4 SC, SLT, Cummins 12V, 5-spd. , JRE 4" exhaust (my kitty ran away into the woods and the muffler fell off!), TST 280 HP/685 Ft-Lb Uprate Kit, AFC Spring Kit, Horton Fan Clutch, Jacobs/Ram Exhaust Brake, MagHytec Differential Cover, Prime-Loc, Rancho RS9000 Shocks, Combo Gauge, K&N Air Filter, Brite-Box, Geno's finger-touch oil pan drain plug, Optima Yellow Tops, no turbo silencer ring, full-time fog lights.

 

[HEMI®Dart]

Mine was too Harold. I think you are talking about the Length of the ground cable?

I changed my batteries to Optima Red Tops. I moved the battery to the edge of the battery tray, closer to the engine. It is still tight, but has been ok.

Did you check the cable connection on the engine block? Maybe it could be loosened and re positioned to provide more slack in the cable.

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Bill R
94 2500 SLT 4x4 5 Speed, 3. 54 LS, JRE 4" exhaust, Autometer Pyro, Boost & Water temp gauges, Bosch 215 HP injectors, Timing @ 14. 7 º, JRE Stage III #4 plate 270/675, AFC spring kit, Scotty Air, Bully Dog Propane Injection, Roadmaster Active Suspension, Optima Red Tops, Geno`s Exhaust Blanket,Espar Heater (won it!), Synthetic lubes throughout.