I have a 2000 F250 with 7.3 and need to replace the positive cable end on the passenger side battery. Is this a good idea or should I shell out the big bucks and replace the entire cable setup? Thanks.

 

Well, it probably won't make as great of a connection as the one cable with the two connectors made into it. But for the difference in price, I'd try it first and see if it works!

 

I guess that I was leaning that way. Just looking for other views. Thanks.

 

I built the cable on my old IDI with 0/1 Welding cable a lot cheaper then buying the stock cable just need to look after it a little bit i put lugs on mine with the wingnut style terminals easy to work with and cheap whole setup was about $25 for materials.

 

When the cable ends on my 02 corroded a few hundred thousand miles ago I replaced them with some aftermarket ends. Seems to be working so far, but I can't comment on them lasting much past another 300,000 miles or so.

So proceed at your own risk.