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srsgsxr1000 · 02-10-2010, 12:04 PM

Just wandering where you guys buy your wiring connectors, and which connectors you use the most of.

We buy connectors by the thousands, and I think we can offer them to you guys cheaper than you can buy them other places.

I am also thinking about putting together a "kit" but was wanting some input on what connectors you guys use the most.

Just looking for input.

I can also sell connectors in bulk if anyone needs them.

Thanks,
jason

fj40guy · 02-10-2010, 02:23 PM

Generally for small quanities (10 pcs) I'll hit West Marine for the 3M heat shrink connectors.

Almost everything I do has heat shrinkable crimp connectors, so would be interested in quan 10, 25, and 100pc bags. Normally I pay from 30c to 90c per connector for those critters. Ouch!

I still have a steel box with an assortment of connectors (mostly nylon in that box for around the shop repairs) that I bought 30 years ago. Nice to have the assorments (I just refill with good molex or 3m as needed).

WTF-J · 02-10-2010, 02:27 PM

I use Waytek Wire and in addition to reasonable pricing, they also have really good customer service.

Del City also has good stuff at good prices.

The bar in this category is pretty high.

As a consumer, I'll wish you good luck.

Mud Slayer 2.0 · 02-10-2010, 08:08 PM

I always use the Butt connectors with the heatshrink on them.. then i put heat shrink over that.. I normally just pick up a small box of each from wal mart.. heat shrink i get at the auto parts store

fj40guy · 02-12-2010, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mud Slayer 2.0

I always use the Butt connectors with the heatshrink on them.. then i put heat shrink over that.. I normally just pick up a small box of each from wal mart.. heat shrink i get at the auto parts store

I like the connectors with the 'dual wall' heat shrink. Inner layer is an adhesive that melts and seals everything.

I haven't looked in Walmart for connectors in ages, but usually Walmart and most Autoparts stores had the cheapest and lowest quality connectors. Some unknown blister packed packages.

Hence hitting up places like West Marine. Local NAPA had excellent quality (3M) stuff... $$$$. Just been a long time since I hit up Wally world for electrical stuff.

Usually I do get bulk stuff from Waytek... For Aircraft, been hitting up Stein Air (color coded tefzel wire... overkill for a rig, but at 10,000 feet hard to pull over to avoid fumes from a fire)

Tom

Arya Ebrahimi · 02-17-2010, 01:31 PM

eBay for good prices on quality 3M connectors.

02-10-2010, 12:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
srsgsxr1000 Wheeler Join Date: Feb 2008 Member # 109344 Location: Hot springs, AR. Posts: 473	Wiring connectors Just wandering where you guys buy your wiring connectors, and which connectors you use the most of. We buy connectors by the thousands, and I think we can offer them to you guys cheaper than you can buy them other places. I am also thinking about putting together a "kit" but was wanting some input on what connectors you guys use the most. Just looking for input. I can also sell connectors in bulk if anyone needs them. Thanks, jason __________________ TEAM OBSCENE--Office Held (Sir Krawls-a-lot, DC3 Champion! WE SUPPORT TRAIL HEAD

02-10-2010, 02:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
fj40guy Rock God Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9576 Location: Texas... off 183A Posts: 2,230	Generally for small quanities (10 pcs) I'll hit West Marine for the 3M heat shrink connectors. Almost everything I do has heat shrinkable crimp connectors, so would be interested in quan 10, 25, and 100pc bags. Normally I pay from 30c to 90c per connector for those critters. Ouch! I still have a steel box with an assortment of connectors (mostly nylon in that box for around the shop repairs) that I bought 30 years ago. Nice to have the assorments (I just refill with good molex or 3m as needed). __________________ Too many projects, never enough time nor money.

02-10-2010, 02:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
WTF-J Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Member # 118370 Location: Porkopolis, USA Posts: 350	I use Waytek Wire and in addition to reasonable pricing, they also have really good customer service. Del City also has good stuff at good prices. The bar in this category is pretty high. As a consumer, I'll wish you good luck. __________________ Bobbed CJ-8, TJ/RE/AiRock, 6.0L, 4L65e, Atlas-II, PSC Ram Assist Hi-Steer, HP D60 ARB F/R, WTF?

02-10-2010, 08:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mud Slayer 2.0 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Member # 54978 Location: Dearborn Hts, Mi Posts: 1,108	I always use the Butt connectors with the heatshrink on them.. then i put heat shrink over that.. I normally just pick up a small box of each from wal mart.. heat shrink i get at the auto parts store __________________ It's not yours unless YOU built it ! 89 s10 4.3 700R4 Dana 300 Dana 44 5.13s locked on 38's

02-17-2010, 01:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Arya Ebrahimi Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7876 Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 4,214	eBay for good prices on quality 3M connectors. __________________ DD/Tow-rig: '06 GMC Sierra 2500HD Duramax Classic Rig: '88 FJ62, 100% stock In the weeds waiting for resurrection: '94 FZJ80, 33s, locked

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