Wiring Connectors?

[jsdoyle]

I'm installing the new radio in my truck my wife gave me for Christmas.

So I've installed a lot of radios/connected a lot of wires over the years using the twist and tape method, plastic compression connectors, etc.

I would like this to look a little better than my typical "get it done fast" job.

So, I thought I'd throw this out. What is the best and most professional way to connect the wires to the speakers/truck? Any suggestions on connectors?

Thanks,

Scott

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

I always use Butt Splice Connectors, Spade Terminals, Ring Terminals Connectors, Male/Female Bullet Connectors, and Heat Shrink Tubing.
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...=Connector+Kit
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...+Shrink+Tubing




Also check out: http://www.crutchfield.com/shopsearc...onnectors.html

[jimmydean]

I use inline butt connectors and heat shrink. You can use the non-insulated connectors when using heat shrink and the use wire loom to tie it all up.



Get a good set of lineman pliers if you don't have a set.

[Captainfab]

If you want the absolute best connection, solder and shrink tube with the sealant inside. The next best would be the non-insulated connectors and shrink tube that jimmydean mentioned. You can also get the insulated crimp on connectors that have the heat shrink type insulation with the sealant.

[jsdoyle]

Thanks for the suggestions! I went with insulated butt connectors. I will one day put a new wiring harness in the truck and when I do I'm going to do the solder and shrink tube for the connections.

The radio has bluetooth music streaming/handsfree phone and an HD tuner. It's going to be interesting to see if the callers can hear me over the roar of the truck.

Truck is sounding good inside and out!

[61_FL_Apache]

Thats the easiest way to go.