Firstly thanks a lot for all the previous help. I have just put in my hu,speakers- front and rear, dci, and radar detector. So far so good. My last task is to put in the amp.

I just got my 4 guage wiring kit from KnuKoncept. The 4 guage power wire is supposed to be crimped or soldered onto the terminal. I can't solder so I am hoping to crimp it on. I just tried with horrible results. Is there a tool/technique I should be using. They have included a snap bushing grommet with the ring terminal. How do I use it?

Also I just bought a JL2150 2 channel amp. Will this be enough to push my polk db6500s effectively?

 

I have never tried to crimp 4 gauge. I have always used solder or set screw type. Here is a link to something similar to what I am using now. Just another easy alternative you can probably find locally at a car stereo shop.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-R9CG8C421k6/c...g=714&I=211RTS4

 

With wiring that large, you will really need to get some torque. I (or rather my friend) took the little sleeve adapter and set some wire crimps (wiring tool...similar to plyers), and positioned the wire between the tool, and closed it in a screw vice. Took a TON of pressure, but if finally was good and solid.

I agree, though, if you have the soldering stuff available, its usually better and just as fast / easy. It can be done without it, though.

John

 

For that size of terminal, there is a proper crimp tool and it is a little different than the smaller sizes. The crimp it makes is hexagonal. I always crimp and then solder when I do it. Your option if you can't solder or crimp is to buy the set screw type.

 

I guess I will learn how to solder.It might be easier in the long run.

I tried the vice and the crimps and it didn't hold very well.

 

Yeah, that was more of an improvisional type thing. I did not have the proper tools, so I went MacGyver on it. And this vice was not a standard hand-held vice.....its was mounted to the work bench, and was about 8" long. Massively powerful.

I just did not want to wait, and it worked.

John

 

Actually I ended up drilling a hole in the terminal and putting in a screw. Works ok.
Now I am putting in new speaker wire-God help me.

My hands are already raw and bloody and I still haven't got one in yet...

 

hammer. use an anvil if you have one. dont hammer the entire crimp part flat, it will slide right now.

 

Use a hanger and some WD-40 (or KY) to lube it up, then PULL through the grommet, Dont push it, or you will be at it all day.

John

 

liquid soap works well too without the WD-40 smell.