Upgrade battery terminal WITHOUT CUTTING the OEM wire? - Knukonceptz Ultimate Battery Terminal

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Thanks everyone for watching! Here's more details - Knukonceptz battery terminals and post adapters: www.knukonceptz.com/category/battery-terminals/ Buy on Amazon - amzn.to/3WLwBgN As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

[@tippmann10811]

I installed one of these on my car last week, works great and good quality. It really helped clean up my wiring in the engine bay.

[@iceman45ification1]

I installed one of these about a year ago and, I absolutely love it!! My car has a fused inlet on the positive side, making it nearly impossible to run an aftermarket stereo. I really didn't want to have to cut the OEM negative terminal so this came in handy for that as well. Still gotta finish doing the big 3 upgrade though.

[@Nathan-pw1rh]

You have photos of your positive terminal

[@j_ro]

ive seen those new "ultimate" terminals and wondered what made them special. thanx for explaining

[@michaelzernie7092]

I have 4 of these terminals. Knuconcept makes some awesome stuff! Also got their triple shielded cables. They make awesome stuff. Very happy with them

[@user-hr2yd5qi2w]

Just ordered a wiring set for them, going to install this week so ill see lol. 4 gauge kolosses

[@kohgoes]

Awesome thanks for this! I stumbled on it by accident bu have needed this for my non-audio 4X4 and it's on board air compressor and winch. I must have looked for over an hour at various less than ideal terminals and didn't find any this versatile.

[@AllynWrench]

Me too, same thing for the same reason haha. Suzuki Samurai

[@KingPimpinThe3rd]

It is crazy this pops up when I really need one. My terminal hinge is barely attached with a little bit of metal left. Just ordered mine, I can't wait!

[@grand04gt]

I wish when i replaced mine years ago that they had these. They seem pretty amazing and time savers. The only thing i would change would be to allow the post to be mounted on either side so you would be able to keep symmetry but that would be for the ultra picky. If I ever add a system or anything I will definitely be looking for these for sure

[@dr_skipwith]

I've never bought something so quickly after watching a video promoting it.

[@grady.stu.8300]

I agree. Did the same. Haven't even finished my coffee yet. Lol

[@travisbest2849]

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[@travisbest2849]

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[@rvgreg9345]

Ive had those terminals for 5 years. Very anti corrosion but the side lugs constantly loosen. Still pleased and recommend to everyone.

[@shawnkarvonen]

OMG mark those are amazing for those of you that haven't checked their only 14.99, Extra post is 2.99 I believe. Thks mark

[@MrMonermoner]

Nice def gonna get me some

[@JoseMorales-kv2hn]

shawnkarvonen wow thanks

[@detox2778]

Make sure they will work for you're cars orientation, they are not universal

[@dr.schmecklesbergklitnick3811]

Damn, how you got them that cheap????

[@ricardomolina4605]

If you shop directly from knukonceptz you get the correct pricing. Stop buying from Amazon.

[@MM-cr7dq]

LOL, reminds me then I was younger, I used to just crimp a ring onto the new device power side and slip it under the bolt holding the OEM clamp to the battery terminal.

[@mrbrowz1000101]

Lol right. The good ole days.

[@thatdudemoe9109]

I used to drill and screw shot into the actual posts lol

[@EdgarMendezz]

What’s wrong with installing a amplifier that way? Why did they invent this product if you could just do it like you said in the good old days

[@TKO_Horticulture420]

You guys are fucking hacks

[@TKO_Horticulture420]

There's a right and wrong way to do things. You all outlined exactly what not to do

[@matta3888]

I have used an audio battery terminal on about two trucks. I like this invention. Thank you for showing.

[@torresserg]

Hey CarAudioFabrication guy, first of thank you for this video. The gadget you demonstrated might be what I need (have been looking for). Here's my issue (feed back would be greatly appreciated), I installed a CB radio and I wired it directly to the battery (red to positive, black to negative) the radio worked fine with no issues for about a two years. Lately the radio (which I turn off when not in use), has started to drain my battery. At first (after having a dead battery four or five times in a span of a week), I thought my battery was just old and needed to be replaced. I replaced the battery and the very next morning I needed to jump start my car again. So I disconnected my CB from the battery and it is now powered via a cigarette lighter power adapter and I've had no more issues with a dead car battery since I took this action. I don't like having the CB powered through the cigarette lighter adapter, it looks tacky and I dislike having to plug and unplug all the time. I liked having the CB powered directly to the battery. Will this gadget keep my CB from draining my battery?

[@shimes424]

No it won't help. What you need to do is tap into the ignition 12v+ (has 12v+ when car is on). Wire that 12v ignition lead into a relay, and that relay will switch on/off with the vehicle. You "could" power the radio directly from that 12v+ ignition wire, but the relay isolates the radio from the car's computer wiring. Instead of having to power a CB radio, the ignition wire will only have to power a little electromagnetic switch. Also, make sure to put a snubber diode on the relay coil. Poorly designed computers can be damaged by the voltage spike of the relay coil.

[@bl00dycause]

Knukonceptz makes fantastic products. Have their wiring in all of my cars and I'll never use anything else.

[@patsjoholm]

The problem with a lot of OEM wires is that they make a 90 degree turn down the side. So, putting the OEM wire on the side would now propose an issue where the 90 degree turn from the stock harness is not going to fit. A nice concept, but not sure how many stock applications would allow for this.

[@kevincharles1983]

Just turn it

[@Cryptic-1-9-1-1]

Knu makes a vertical post now just for this issue

[@bigredjohnson6921]

Do they have something for side post GM batteries?

[@ArtistryLawnCare]

@@bigredjohnson6921have you found anything for the GM side post issue? That's exactly what I'm searching for. Need to upgrade my audio system but damn GM trying to be special.

[@billsmith2212]

@@ArtistryLawnCare Is there room to screw in post adapters into the side terminal battery , adapters on the cables and connect wires ? Or put a top post battery in with adapters on the cables ? It depends on the room and if your original cables reach . Otherwise , you may go to a top post with new cables , depending on room .

[@dustinmoore1650]

These are great. I’ve had them for a few months and are the best I’ve ever used. I’ve had kicker, nvx, tsunami, and a few others. The quality is there and the ease of installation is easy. A must buy, never skimp on your power connections and wire, that’s the “veins” of your build.

[@jamesorr1200]

Right on. I've wondered about these terminals because I have the fused link! Thanks for demoing them. My fused link is offset 90 degrees to the side of the battery just like the one you pictured, and I've wondered if it's possible to use the side post location just because of how things would be oriented.

[@MrMonermoner]

YES! Didn't want to cut my harness on my 98 mark 8 when I install a system, will be using these. Thanks for the informative videos sir!

[@hhyperdd]

Got some and they just arrived today. I’m excited to connect them and see just how awesome they are.

[@JacobFrey]

I love to see you feature that cool gear at Knukonceptz. Reminds me of the old days! I bought some 12 gauge speaker wire back in '13 because it looked like really nice wire.

[@kylewest100]

This would be perfect for off road rigs. Winches power tools etc etc

[@tanilopez6619]

you can just turn it to the outside and tighten wherever direction you want if you think about it lol

[@bruce12393]

Ordered mine today. Seen some poor reviews but hopefully they will work for me. Thanks for the thorough review 👍🏽

[@jasonhirschberger4841]

I think you are a goofball. With that being said, I've used these for a couple years now on a 300m with the battery in the fenderwell. Awesome product. Buy the adapter even if you don't plan on using it right away. Ring terminals are awesome also. Over 2 years and very low corrosion.

[@michaelzernie7092]

These are so freakin sweet that I bought 2 sets. They fit both positive and negative perfectly.

[@jamesgreen5924]

Yo Mark, you give great information on audio installs. Lots of up to date technology so anyone can have a trouble free and clean installation. Thanks Mark. You are the man 👍👏

[@UnderGOD81]

I purchased these and I am impressed! These are a must have for your car/truck.

[@TEHBR0LY]

I bought these a while back. Used them plus a good amount of 4ga to redo all of the stock power runs from the battery to the fuse box, as well as the stock grounds. Might have been overkill but it's a Honda and they really skimp out on the power/ground wiring.

[@ryanfahey640]

I have the POS and NEG versions, both with the OEM post adapters. They work great and don't come loose. I did wish there were more options for where to put the post, it was difficult to get the positive terminal connected. Also use their wire, fuse blocks, sound deadener, etc. Knuconceptz has the best quality / price ratio I've found.

[@greenhomes8843]

Nothing like a well thought out, well engineered product that's just dang uaeful

[@carbonm2]

Something I just thought about. If you need another 4 gauge run, and retain factory wiring, you can slip a copper lug terminal in between the battery terminal and side battery post.

[@emo65170.]

Shouldn't they be mirror images of each other so that the posts end up on the outside of the battery?

[@knukonceptz1]

Using Mark's photo as reference, you can spin the negative 180 degrees, placing the post on the outside of the battery. Not all batteries have P and N in the same orientation. These are a universal fit item and some modifications maybe required to fit every application

[@emo65170.]

KnuKonceptz Ah, I see. Thanks for the quick reply. They definitely look beefy. Perhaps in a future revision you could make the terminal set screws accessible from the top and bottom so they could be used in both orientations. Thanks again.

[@phillipcraggs6202]

But if you spin the terminal around the wires are pointing in the opposite direction. Not very clean looking or well thought out. I wouldn't buy it just for that reason. I'm sure these thing aren't cheap, wouldn't be that hard to mass produce a mirror image of the negative terminal.

[@andy11894]

just because i seen your reply do you guys ship to the uk at all?

[@firebirdude2]

Phillip Craggs+ As Knu said, some vehicles have the P and N posts reversed. And remember that P and N posts are not the same size either. So they'd need FOUR different mirrored models and then would need to educate the buyer on which works best in which vehicle. Point being, it's not for everybody. If you don't like it, don't buy it. I can say it because I don't work for them. LOL

[@envisionelectronics]

Probably the best implementation I’ve ever seen - and that price is insane.

[@williamprice4269]

Great set of battery terminals. These will save a lot of headaches.

[@Munkendrunky]

Thanks for all the detailed videos! Why wouldn't we just connect the ring terminal to a nut/bolt on the fused terminal block?

[@BoobeeMyles]

Mark.. when I put my oem battery connector on the ubt post adapter, can I leave my amp power wire connected to the oem battery connector? I have to use the 0guage slot on the ubt for my big 3 upgrade.

[@speedwayaudio3]

I just installed these today. Don't like them as much as I thought I would. First off, all the set screws are on the bottom. So, if you want to remove a single wire you have to remove the whole unit. Second the threads were not cut well had to run a tap down each port to clean them up. Third the rubber covering gets in the way when installing wires. Now I did not hate them they do work. They are just more hassle than they should be to install. I did like the way they grip the posts on the battery. Very solid grip. Also, after cleaning up the threads the set screws had a nice firm grip on the wires as well. Not total junk just could use a little re-engineering.

[@jimodell99]

Yes, I'd think the 0/4/8 hookups would be best on the side.

[@Neuron43]

With a name like "Ultimate" I was expecting a much higher price tag but that's a darn good value! I've paid way more for quick release terminals that didn't even make contact after a few months. Thanks for the eye opener.

[@zootopiashow]

You videos just made me buy 400$ wiring from this site! 😅 Will update you once I receive and install my system 😃 Hell of a demonstration bro ... keep it up 🥳

[@Nathan-pw1rh]

Post pics

[@e.b.6766]

Very clean look. Just worked on my daughter’s Expedition... while re-connecting the battery I was wondering how I could make the amplifier connection look cleaner. Now I know how!!!

[@justDIY]

Seems almost perfect, except why have the accessory screws on the bottom of the terminal. Is that by design to force the user to disconnect the battery before making / braking connections?

[@jimodell99]

Do you run the negative wire all the way back to the battery? Most things I see say to run the negative wire to a ground point within a few feet of the unit.

[@kylemeys391]

I’m trusting in you , have not led me astray yet thanks for all the good content

[@carbonm2]

I'm glad I subscribed yesterday. Been looking thru your vids. Great tips to help me wire my first system 🤘🏾

[@mytube2415]

I just finish installing it in my accord 13 came out nice, very clean install I definitely recommend this product, get some wire ferrules for your amp wires, for an even more pro look install.

[@reggiesmith6423]

Very nice. I couldn't find the terminals that would need to fit on a motorcycle battery. Do you know if this type exists for a motorcycle battery?

[@dieselprojects8706]

Hey!! What kind of wiring do you have in this video!?? I’d like to get some! ThANKs

[@MichiganWildcat]

Man this is such a great channel! I wasn't even looking for any help with anything but I love the information in a format my little pea brain can wrap around!

[@Limeayy]

This product was engineered by a smart person. You can tell these people thought about it very detailed way to get things done right not just half ass and sell it for mark up. So greatly priced too!

[@pjhabit1018]

Putting both the + & - terminal posts slots on the same side & only one side isn't smart engineering

[@Limeayy]

Elaborate. Was not clear enough. It's clear as mud atm.

[@pjhabit1018]

The holes where you screw in the top post adapters are on the same side for both the + & - . The negative 'Ultimate' terminal will not work with my cable & battery orientation. It would be nice if the top post adapter was on the other side &/or both sides.

[@knukonceptz1]

Turn one 180 degrees on the battery.

[@exploreitsgood4u]

Hi, at 5:25 you put the 0 gauge cable in, but the end on this cable is not hollow like an 'eye' style. Is this cable end specific to these terminals? Also, my cars battery cable is 6 gauge so will these terminals not be of use to me? Or can I use a gauge adaptor of some sort?

[@crazy8sdrums]

What a great product! I totally would have bought one of these about 4 months ago to accommodate the fusible link my car has. The workaround I employed has been working satisfactorily so far but if it fails for some reason I may buy one of these.

[@406Steven]

My truck came with one of those generic replacement ends on it with 3 different copper lugs crimped to wires going off to various components and looks like trash. For $15/each these are a steal! When I go to fix up the wiring I'm definitely picking up a set.

[@DalePeterson]

At the 5:24 point in the video, you show the cable inserting into the terminal connector block. What kind of cable terminator is that? Looks like it is designed for a set screw mount?

[@jayholt2101]

I didn’t know they made something like this. This is an amazing product. I’ll be getting one for sure. Thanks mark

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Glad you like it, let them know I sent you!

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

Been looking for something like this, BTW, are the blocks SOLID steel, or formed stamped?? IF, solid & then machined would be sweet

[@Youdontknowme-xc8mu]

What product would you recommend if you're okay with cutting the ends of old wires? Say they're very corroded.

[@djtecthreat]

Weird question. Does a side post connector fit on that side bolt? My vehicle has factory dual batteries and the second battery connects to the first with a side post terminal.

[@wheresmylighter28]

I have perhaps a noob question, I see at 5:24 in the video you install the power wires in, what are the connectors called that are on the ends of the amp power cable? Thanks!

[@josemendez-wj8es]

wheresmylighter28 ferrules I believe. He has a video on just that on its own.

[@keeping-up-with-pg]

Just seen this video for the 1st time. And realized I wasn't the one thinking the negative post needs to be reversed. Other than that this a great idea to a real problem

[@sensei1781]

Kind of looked janky at first, but once all the wires and boot were attached, actually seems like a valid and well-thought out design.

[@RK-gk1fw]

What do you have attached to the wire that it goes in so easy? What is that crimp connection and where do i get it?

[@dugefresh7063]

What is the part number for those ring terminals you showed to adapt the ultimate battery terminal adding a 1/0 0r 4/0 to the side?

[@mikewilson4141]

I have a Ford F-250 diesel with dual batteries, it has 2/0 cable’s. Do they make replacement ends that will accept the 2/0 cables ? They are very big cables , any advise I need to replace the factory cable ends ???? Thank You

[@ambushb0y]

Of all the technology I've shown interest in recently, this probably takes the cake

[@Sneakshot88]

But if your doing a big 4, then you have 3, most likely 0 gauge wires that need to be attached to the ground terminal. So with the vertical top post terminal adapters, can you still attach ring terminals to the side screw?

[@jeremywright6373]

So what about a cover for the huge post and OEM battery harness that now sticks out an inch away from the battery. It is hot after all.

[@iammarkanthony1]

Most positive posts already have a rubber cover attached to the cable.

[@knukonceptz1]

The OEM connection comes with a cover, put that back over the new connection after securing to the adapter.

[@kevinf.5957]

This looks like a great product for a nice clean install

[@Jeff-sc1df]

Do they offer them in mirror configuration? Positive and negative are configured on the same side......negative should be mirror/reverse arrangement

[@blaineg5861]

I apologize for asking this question but I have a work truck that I have a few subs in I am wondering if I can run my amp off my top terminals well my stock harness is connected to the side terminals?

[@AndrewBrowner]

nice product but id like to see a stud and nut for ring terminals.. one 1/0 terminal is nfg when you have a truck with a winch and sound system or dual battery setup where you want a heavy guage connection to the other battery, the starter, and the amp.. sure in the right situation this gives a clean finish but for most people theres more practical terminals at the local parts store for 1/3 as much

[@nickk3421]

Thanks for the channel. You've inspired me to delve into doing it myself. I'm having difficulty with the fused positive terminal connector on my 2015 Nissan Xterra. I purchased the Knukonceptz Ultimate Battery Terminals. The negative went on without any issues, but I'm stumped by the fused positive terminal. There's simply not enough play in the positive side cabling to connect to the Knukonceptz terminal. Can you please tell me how you would deal with this?

[@brussell639]

I never knew the positive and negative posts were different sizes. I thought it was bullshit, but I was wrong. Learned something (k)new today, lol.

[@Jefferson66019]

Definitely a must have thanks for posting! Next we need the Ultimate 10 MM GPS socket locator...The 10MM for some reason is the socket always getting lost or pilfered...Maybe a key-chain socket magnetic whatever...HA HA Thing is I am going to have two 8 gauge one for the electric fuel pump that has to go to the battery and another for the A/C relay or the headlight relay going off of memory I think its 10 or 8. Then the stereo etc hurts the brain to think about it this is for a street rod truck 64/66 C10 Chevy I did get a reverse post Optima so the positive is on the outside away from the radiator now that helped with routing.

[@swingwing671]

Are these ultimate battery terminals certified for use on diesel engines?

[@mutatedgenome]

At 5:24, you attach the 0 gauge wire to the terminal. Do you have a "how to" on how to prepare that wire ending for the Allen set screw connection?

[@deancochran6159]

I do have a question about this. 1. I must say I LOVE knu they are how I have been using in all of my installs. Never failed me! 2. If the 0 gauge hole is taken up by my sub amp, the 4 gauge is taken up by my 4 channel amp and the gold post is taken up by the factory wire is there any configuration where I could still run a 0 gauge wire for the big 3? Could I just put some 0 gauge wire on a ring terminal between the gold post and the ultimate terminal?

[@gggooogggttt]

I installed these on my car and they look super clean. I really like the side terminal to attach my oem battery wiring. Only qualm I have is the fasteners on the bottom of the unit. It's a PITA to take it completely off the battery terminal and flip it over to access the hex screws. Why didn't they position them on the top?? I still like them but seriously, redesign this with the allen fasteners on the TOP so you don't have to disconnect it when swapping wires out.

[@alanwong928]

I really like the look of these clamps, it’s a shame they are only available in USA. I’m from the UK. I need to order one of these for my setup. You know with the braiding you use for the 0 awg, 4 awg, 8awg cable, what size is the braiding you use? I want to order some but not sure which size to buy? Also I have taken to using the wire ferrules as it’s so much easier than trying to use bare wire on to the positive and negative terminals on a battery clamp. It’s ingenious! Thanks for all your great informative reviews on products.

[@arleyrivas9963]

Any good solutions for GM side post terminals?

[@AztecWarrior69_69]

Thanks for the great video, You just saved me a ton of figuring and work. Also, unlike other videos yours was very easy to follow and to the point. Thanks for that too.

[@jasoncampbell4723]

Thanks Mark. Those look nice. It's been hard to find serious battery terminals for custom applications. I'll check that out, hopefully they have what I need, like 3-0/1 plus sae connection?

[@bannablitz247]

depending on the battery box (if you have a daul post battery) you could simply utilize both posts

[@mickrobertson9221]

Is there concern about adding further connections to the Ground terminal of the battery.?

[@GSnip3]

This may sound dumb but could you still do a jump or give a jump ro someone incase they need it?

[@wesleylewis3523]

Hello Mark I have an 87 Deville that needs a big 3 upgrade for a 2500 watt system. My car has side post connections. Can I use thses connects in my car?

[@blkngwinn]

Very slick terminal indeed. Thanks for the video Mark.

[@SnubBarracuda]

Would love to have these with 2 or 3x 0 ga connections along with the additional side post to keep my stock wiring intact.

[@maggiepup3377]

I had added these on my 15 JK. I Had a problem with a 2 1/2 year old red top. The entire negative post had corroded completely off. I like the idea, but not sure if I want to get new ones or not.

[@dssrbremer]

Hey Mark I have a question would that work for my GMC sierra 2016 ?

[@hifiman4562]

I had these on my '01 Civic with an agm sealed battery. The terminals still corroded! Don't know how. But I cleaned the connectors and applied dielectric grease. That chrome finish really took a hit with the battery corrosion.

[@kohosalmon3637]

Great video just what was looking for . cheers

[@admiralgoodboy]

That red and black diamond cable where did you get that from i really like it. Would like to get some for my ute

[@xxjcxx89xx36]

Hey they are only $15 each that's not bad tbh I might snag a pair and cut my oem wire for a cleaner look as my current set up is a little messy under the hood with my 0 awg off on the side of the post

[@steadj2042]

I was sold a battery that have the Pos & Neg on the wrong ends. My cables wires will Not reach is there an extender for 4 - 6 inches?

[@starsstripesjacket]

This looks like a great product especially for BMW's that use an Intelligent Battery Sensor thats part of the negative Battery terminal!

[@eriknash8783]

No one seems to go over how you would use the 8, 4, and 0 gauge internal connections? Does this require crimping a ferule on to the end of your cable, or does this allow "crimpless" connections?

[@thomaslove6494]

Most people strip about 3 inches of insulation off .... shove that sucker in there and tighten till arm turn no more.....

[@ZERO_42069]

They make the install look clean too

[@jacobcutrer]

Would a copper insert work for a loose terminal? It’s tightened all the way but still very loose.

[@markster5719]

Could you tell me what part was used on the end of the 0 and 4 gauge wire. It looks like you have some kind of connector crimped on those wires

[@AJB2K3]

Putting the OEM connection like that make it look much nicer then on top of the battery terminal.